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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,649.35, 36,764.51 and 17,072.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,649.35, 36,764.51 and 17,072.11 is: 23,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,649.35 : 36,764.51 = 17,072.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,649.35/36,764.51 = 17,072.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,649.35x = 36,764.51 × 17,072.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,649.35x = 627,647,581.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,647,581.54/26,649.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,552.08

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