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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.47, 36,734.26 and 17,541.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.47, 36,734.26 and 17,541.09 is: 24,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.47 : 36,734.26 = 17,541.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.47/36,734.26 = 17,541.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.47x = 36,734.26 × 17,541.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.47x = 644,358,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,358,960.74/26,627.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.03

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