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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,569.05, 36,675.23 and 17,619.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,569.05, 36,675.23 and 17,619.55 is: 24,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,569.05 : 36,675.23 = 17,619.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,569.05/36,675.23 = 17,619.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,569.05x = 36,675.23 × 17,619.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,569.05x = 646,201,048.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,201,048.75/26,569.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,321.57

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