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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.58, 36,024.89 and 17,570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.58, 36,024.89 and 17,570.88 is: 24,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.58 : 36,024.89 = 17,570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.58/36,024.89 = 17,570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.58x = 36,024.89 × 17,570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.58x = 632,988,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,988,931.35/26,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.72

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