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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,694.11, 36,845.57 and 17,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,694.11, 36,845.57 and 17,626.12 is: 24,329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,694.11 : 36,845.57 = 17,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,694.11/36,845.57 = 17,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,694.11x = 36,845.57 × 17,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,694.11x = 649,444,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,444,438.29/26,694.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,329.13

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