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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,554.29, 36,648.48 and 17,150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,554.29, 36,648.48 and 17,150.19 is: 23,669.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,554.29 : 36,648.48 = 17,150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,554.29/36,648.48 = 17,150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,554.29x = 36,648.48 × 17,150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,554.29x = 628,528,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,528,395.21/26,554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,669.56

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