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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,700.56, 36,829.41 and 17,125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,700.56, 36,829.41 and 17,125.28 is: 23,621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,700.56 : 36,829.41 = 17,125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,700.56/36,829.41 = 17,125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,700.56x = 36,829.41 × 17,125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,700.56x = 630,713,958.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,713,958.48/26,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,621.75

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