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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,601.39, 36,724.91 and 17,661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,601.39, 36,724.91 and 17,661.12 is: 24,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,601.39 : 36,724.91 = 17,661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,601.39/36,724.91 = 17,661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,601.39x = 36,724.91 × 17,661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,601.39x = 648,603,042.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,603,042.50/26,601.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.30

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