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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,557.17, 36,658.83 and 17,607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,557.17, 36,658.83 and 17,607.68 is: 24,305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,557.17 : 36,658.83 = 17,607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,557.17/36,658.83 = 17,607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,557.17x = 36,658.83 × 17,607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,557.17x = 645,476,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,476,868.98/26,557.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,305.19

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