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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,587.08, 36,705.42 and 17,646.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,587.08, 36,705.42 and 17,646.66 is: 24,362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,587.08 : 36,705.42 = 17,646.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,587.08/36,705.42 = 17,646.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,587.08x = 36,705.42 × 17,646.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,587.08x = 647,728,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,728,066.90/26,587.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,362.51

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