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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,493.91, 36,577.64 and 17,549.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,493.91, 36,577.64 and 17,549.08 is: 24,228.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,493.91 : 36,577.64 = 17,549.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,493.91/36,577.64 = 17,549.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,493.91x = 36,577.64 × 17,549.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,493.91x = 641,903,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,903,883.00/26,493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,228.36

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