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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,543.56, 36,631.86 and 17,575.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,543.56, 36,631.86 and 17,575.48 is: 24,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,543.56 : 36,631.86 = 17,575.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,543.56/36,631.86 = 17,575.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,543.56x = 36,631.86 × 17,575.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,543.56x = 643,822,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,822,522.79/26,543.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.32

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