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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,668.50, 36,772.47 and 17,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,668.50, 36,772.47 and 17,095.74 is: 23,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,668.50 : 36,772.47 = 17,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,668.50/36,772.47 = 17,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,668.50x = 36,772.47 × 17,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,668.50x = 628,652,586.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,652,586.28/26,668.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,572.85

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