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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,498.46, 36,569.70 and 17,530.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,498.46, 36,569.70 and 17,530.41 is: 24,193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,498.46 : 36,569.70 = 17,530.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,498.46/36,569.70 = 17,530.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,498.46x = 36,569.70 × 17,530.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,498.46x = 641,081,834.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,081,834.58/26,498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,193.17

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