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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,514.81, 36,582.98 and 17,088.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,514.81, 36,582.98 and 17,088.84 is: 23,577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,514.81 : 36,582.98 = 17,088.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,514.81/36,582.98 = 17,088.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,514.81x = 36,582.98 × 17,088.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,514.81x = 625,160,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,160,606.50/26,514.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.79

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