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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.29, 36,741.21 and 17,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.29, 36,741.21 and 17,679.52 is: 24,392.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.29 : 36,741.21 = 17,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.29/36,741.21 = 17,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.29x = 36,741.21 × 17,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.29x = 649,566,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,566,957.02/26,630.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.03

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