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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,546.58, 36,649.44 and 17,606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,546.58, 36,649.44 and 17,606.34 is: 24,306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,546.58 : 36,649.44 = 17,606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,546.58/36,649.44 = 17,606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,546.58x = 36,649.44 × 17,606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,546.58x = 645,262,501.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,262,501.45/26,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.80

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