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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,652.24, 36,770.92 and 17,091.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,652.24, 36,770.92 and 17,091.38 is: 23,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,652.24 : 36,770.92 = 17,091.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,652.24/36,770.92 = 17,091.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,652.24x = 36,770.92 × 17,091.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,652.24x = 628,465,766.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,465,766.67/26,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,580.22

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