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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,488.62, 36,546.93 and 17,533.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,488.62, 36,546.93 and 17,533.26 is: 24,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,488.62 : 36,546.93 = 17,533.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,488.62/36,546.93 = 17,533.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,488.62x = 36,546.93 × 17,533.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,488.62x = 640,786,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,786,825.89/26,488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,191.02

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