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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.19, 36,558.32 and 17,555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.19, 36,558.32 and 17,555.42 is: 24,208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.19 : 36,558.32 = 17,555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.19/36,558.32 = 17,555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.19x = 36,558.32 × 17,555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.19x = 641,796,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,796,665.71/26,511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.52

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