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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.05, 36,797.54 and 17,112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.05, 36,797.54 and 17,112.54 is: 23,605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.05 : 36,797.54 = 17,112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.05/36,797.54 = 17,112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.05x = 36,797.54 × 17,112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.05x = 629,699,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,699,427.58/26,676.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,605.43

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