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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.81, 36,553.65 and 17,552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.81, 36,553.65 and 17,552.04 is: 24,203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.81 : 36,553.65 = 17,552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.81/36,553.65 = 17,552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.81x = 36,553.65 × 17,552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.81x = 641,591,277.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,591,277.76/26,507.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,203.86

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