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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.26, 36,810.72 and 17,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.26, 36,810.72 and 17,099.24 is: 23,595.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.26 : 36,810.72 = 17,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.26/36,810.72 = 17,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.26x = 36,810.72 × 17,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.26x = 629,435,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,435,335.85/26,676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.34

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