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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,582.30, 36,676.95 and 17,139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,582.30, 36,676.95 and 17,139.50 is: 23,648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,582.30 : 36,676.95 = 17,139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,582.30/36,676.95 = 17,139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,582.30x = 36,676.95 × 17,139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,582.30x = 628,624,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,624,584.53/26,582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,648.24

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