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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,620.65, 36,748.31 and 17,193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,620.65, 36,748.31 and 17,193.81 is: 23,735.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,620.65 : 36,748.31 = 17,193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,620.65/36,748.31 = 17,193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,620.65x = 36,748.31 × 17,193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,620.65x = 631,843,459.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,843,459.96/26,620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,735.09

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