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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,635.68, 36,765.84 and 17,196.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,635.68, 36,765.84 and 17,196.96 is: 23,737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,635.68 : 36,765.84 = 17,196.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,635.68/36,765.84 = 17,196.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,635.68x = 36,765.84 × 17,196.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,635.68x = 632,260,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,260,679.85/26,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.36

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