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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,588.75, 36,692.93 and 17,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,588.75, 36,692.93 and 17,173.72 is: 23,700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,588.75 : 36,692.93 = 17,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,588.75/36,692.93 = 17,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,588.75x = 36,692.93 × 17,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,588.75x = 630,153,922.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,153,922.33/26,588.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.02

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