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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,573.53, 36,681.42 and 17,624.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,573.53, 36,681.42 and 17,624.05 is: 24,327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,573.53 : 36,681.42 = 17,624.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,573.53/36,681.42 = 17,624.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,573.53x = 36,681.42 × 17,624.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,573.53x = 646,475,180.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,475,180.15/26,573.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,327.79

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