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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,621.53, 36,749.51 and 17,194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,621.53, 36,749.51 and 17,194.69 is: 23,736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,621.53 : 36,749.51 = 17,194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,621.53/36,749.51 = 17,194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,621.53x = 36,749.51 × 17,194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,621.53x = 631,896,291.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,896,291.34/26,621.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,736.29

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