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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,691.57, 36,834.98 and 17,276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,691.57, 36,834.98 and 17,276.54 is: 23,842.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,691.57 : 36,834.98 = 17,276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,691.57/36,834.98 = 17,276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,691.57x = 36,834.98 × 17,276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,691.57x = 636,380,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,380,734.81/26,691.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,842.01

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