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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.04, 36,729.04 and 17,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.04, 36,729.04 and 17,063.72 is: 23,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.04 : 36,729.04 = 17,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.04/36,729.04 = 17,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.04x = 36,729.04 × 17,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.04x = 626,734,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,734,054.43/26,627.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.50

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