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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,613.52, 36,742.17 and 17,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,613.52, 36,742.17 and 17,673.28 is: 24,399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,613.52 : 36,742.17 = 17,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,613.52/36,742.17 = 17,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,613.52x = 36,742.17 × 17,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,613.52x = 649,354,632.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,354,632.64/26,613.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.43

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