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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,494.18, 36,571.56 and 17,544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,494.18, 36,571.56 and 17,544.59 is: 24,217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,494.18 : 36,571.56 = 17,544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,494.18/36,571.56 = 17,544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,494.18x = 36,571.56 × 17,544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,494.18x = 641,633,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,633,025.86/26,494.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.89

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