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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,592.29, 36,671.77 and 17,501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,592.29, 36,671.77 and 17,501.39 is: 24,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,592.29 : 36,671.77 = 17,501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,592.29/36,671.77 = 17,501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,592.29x = 36,671.77 × 17,501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,592.29x = 641,806,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,806,948.76/26,592.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.08

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