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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.83, 36,005.92 and 17,557.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.83, 36,005.92 and 17,557.16 is: 24,248.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.83 : 36,005.92 = 17,557.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.83/36,005.92 = 17,557.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.83x = 36,005.92 × 17,557.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.83x = 632,161,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,161,698.39/26,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.78

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