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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,562.21, 36,671.09 and 17,621.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,562.21, 36,671.09 and 17,621.83 is: 24,328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,562.21 : 36,671.09 = 17,621.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,562.21/36,671.09 = 17,621.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,562.21x = 36,671.09 × 17,621.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,562.21x = 646,211,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,211,713.89/26,562.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,328.24

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