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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.05, 36,687.65 and 17,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.05, 36,687.65 and 17,147.25 is: 23,658.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.05 : 36,687.65 = 17,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.05/36,687.65 = 17,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.05x = 36,687.65 × 17,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.05x = 629,092,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,092,220.73/26,590.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,658.93

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