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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,528.68, 36,619.32 and 17,579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,528.68, 36,619.32 and 17,579.08 is: 24,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,528.68 : 36,619.32 = 17,579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,528.68/36,619.32 = 17,579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,528.68x = 36,619.32 × 17,579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,528.68x = 643,733,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,733,955.83/26,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,265.59

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