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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,586.49, 36,682.94 and 17,510.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,586.49, 36,682.94 and 17,510.89 is: 24,160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,586.49 : 36,682.94 = 17,510.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,586.49/36,682.94 = 17,510.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,586.49x = 36,682.94 × 17,510.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,586.49x = 642,350,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,350,839.66/26,586.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.80

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