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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,576.16, 36,665.52 and 17,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,576.16, 36,665.52 and 17,628 is: 24,320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,576.16 : 36,665.52 = 17,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,576.16/36,665.52 = 17,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,576.16x = 36,665.52 × 17,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,576.16x = 646,339,786.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,339,786.56/26,576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,320.29

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