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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,536.22, 36,635.09 and 17,595.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,536.22, 36,635.09 and 17,595.81 is: 24,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,536.22 : 36,635.09 = 17,595.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,536.22/36,635.09 = 17,595.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,536.22x = 36,635.09 × 17,595.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,536.22x = 644,623,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,623,994.99/26,536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.24

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