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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,565.05, 36,669.71 and 17,615.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,565.05, 36,669.71 and 17,615.55 is: 24,316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,565.05 : 36,669.71 = 17,615.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,565.05/36,669.71 = 17,615.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,565.05x = 36,669.71 × 17,615.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,565.05x = 645,957,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,957,021.91/26,565.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,316.05

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