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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,511.60, 36,558.89 and 17,555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,511.60, 36,558.89 and 17,555.84 is: 24,209.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,511.60 : 36,558.89 = 17,555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,511.60/36,558.89 = 17,555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,511.60x = 36,558.89 × 17,555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,511.60x = 641,822,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,822,054.53/26,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,209.10

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