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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,092.62, 36,037.15 and 17,579.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,092.62, 36,037.15 and 17,579.84 is: 24,279.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,092.62 : 36,037.15 = 17,579.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,092.62/36,037.15 = 17,579.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,092.62x = 36,037.15 × 17,579.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,092.62x = 633,527,094.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,527,094.56/26,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,279.94

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