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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,590.73, 36,710.51 and 17,650.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,590.73, 36,710.51 and 17,650.35 is: 24,367.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,590.73 : 36,710.51 = 17,650.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,590.73/36,710.51 = 17,650.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,590.73x = 36,710.51 × 17,650.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,590.73x = 647,953,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,953,261.93/26,590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.64

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