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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,697.11, 36,849.71 and 17,629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,697.11, 36,849.71 and 17,629.12 is: 24,333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,697.11 : 36,849.71 = 17,629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,697.11/36,849.71 = 17,629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,697.11x = 36,849.71 × 17,629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,697.11x = 649,627,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,627,959.56/26,697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,333.27

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