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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.42, 36,019.14 and 17,566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.42, 36,019.14 and 17,566.76 is: 24,262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.42 : 36,019.14 = 17,566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.42/36,019.14 = 17,566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.42x = 36,019.14 × 17,566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.42x = 632,739,587.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,739,587.79/26,079.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.03

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