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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,658.48, 36,776.40 and 17,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,658.48, 36,776.40 and 17,230.08 is: 23,769.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,658.48 : 36,776.40 = 17,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,658.48/36,776.40 = 17,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,658.48x = 36,776.40 × 17,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,658.48x = 633,660,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,660,314.11/26,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,769.56

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