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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.11, 36,846.95 and 17,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.11, 36,846.95 and 17,627.12 is: 24,330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.11 : 36,846.95 = 17,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.11/36,846.95 = 17,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.11x = 36,846.95 × 17,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.11x = 649,505,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,505,609.28/26,695.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.51

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