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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.61, 36,624.66 and 17,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.61, 36,624.66 and 17,588.26 is: 24,281.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.61 : 36,624.66 = 17,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.61/36,624.66 = 17,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.61x = 36,624.66 × 17,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.61x = 644,164,125.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,164,125.32/26,528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,281.86

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