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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,632.65, 36,737.56 and 17,069.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,632.65, 36,737.56 and 17,069.13 is: 23,545.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,632.65 : 36,737.56 = 17,069.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,632.65/36,737.56 = 17,069.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,632.65x = 36,737.56 × 17,069.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,632.65x = 627,078,187.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,078,187.52/26,632.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.47

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