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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.88, 36,502.24 and 17,520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.88, 36,502.24 and 17,520.04 is: 24,164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.88 : 36,502.24 = 17,520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.88/36,502.24 = 17,520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.88x = 36,502.24 × 17,520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.88x = 639,520,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,520,704.89/26,464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,164.88

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