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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,077.41, 36,016.38 and 17,564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,077.41, 36,016.38 and 17,564.76 is: 24,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,077.41 : 36,016.38 = 17,564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,077.41/36,016.38 = 17,564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,077.41x = 36,016.38 × 17,564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,077.41x = 632,619,070.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,619,070.77/26,077.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.28

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