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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,591.73, 36,711.89 and 17,651.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,591.73, 36,711.89 and 17,651.35 is: 24,369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,591.73 : 36,711.89 = 17,651.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,591.73/36,711.89 = 17,651.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,591.73x = 36,711.89 × 17,651.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,591.73x = 648,014,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,014,419.55/26,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.02

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