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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,595.84, 36,663.03 and 17,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,595.84, 36,663.03 and 17,034.60 is: 23,482.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,595.84 : 36,663.03 = 17,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,595.84/36,663.03 = 17,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,595.84x = 36,663.03 × 17,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,595.84x = 624,540,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,540,050.84/26,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,482.62

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