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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,484.54, 36,564.72 and 17,539.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,484.54, 36,564.72 and 17,539.71 is: 24,215.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,484.54 : 36,564.72 = 17,539.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,484.54/36,564.72 = 17,539.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,484.54x = 36,564.72 × 17,539.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,484.54x = 641,334,585.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,334,585.03/26,484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.43

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