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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.60, 36,546.53 and 17,513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.60, 36,546.53 and 17,513.55 is: 24,169.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.60 : 36,546.53 = 17,513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.60/36,546.53 = 17,513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.60x = 36,546.53 × 17,513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.60x = 640,059,392.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,059,392.91/26,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,169.97

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