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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,589.85, 36,694.44 and 17,174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,589.85, 36,694.44 and 17,174.81 is: 23,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,589.85 : 36,694.44 = 17,174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,589.85/36,694.44 = 17,174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,589.85x = 36,694.44 × 17,174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,589.85x = 630,220,126.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,220,126.79/26,589.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,701.53

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