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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,570.75, 36,671.28 and 17,137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,570.75, 36,671.28 and 17,137.49 is: 23,652.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,570.75 : 36,671.28 = 17,137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,570.75/36,671.28 = 17,137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,570.75x = 36,671.28 × 17,137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,570.75x = 628,453,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,453,694.29/26,570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,652.09

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