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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.90, 36,752.79 and 17,197.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.90, 36,752.79 and 17,197.06 is: 23,739.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.90 : 36,752.79 = 17,197.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.90/36,752.79 = 17,197.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.90x = 36,752.79 × 17,197.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.90x = 632,039,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,039,934.80/26,623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,739.57

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