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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.41, 36,792.08 and 17,246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.41, 36,792.08 and 17,246.53 is: 23,789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.41 : 36,792.08 = 17,246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.41/36,792.08 = 17,246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.41x = 36,792.08 × 17,246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.41x = 634,535,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,535,527.52/26,672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,789.96

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