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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,612.55, 36,725.85 and 17,197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,612.55, 36,725.85 and 17,197.51 is: 23,732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,612.55 : 36,725.85 = 17,197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,612.55/36,725.85 = 17,197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,612.55x = 36,725.85 × 17,197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,612.55x = 631,593,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,593,199.96/26,612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,732.91

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