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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,021.55, 35,927.09 and 17,536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,021.55, 35,927.09 and 17,536.30 is: 24,211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,021.55 : 35,927.09 = 17,536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,021.55/35,927.09 = 17,536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,021.55x = 35,927.09 × 17,536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,021.55x = 630,028,215.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,028,215.27/26,021.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,211.78

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