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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.55, 36,729.35 and 17,556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.55, 36,729.35 and 17,556.14 is: 24,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.55 : 36,729.35 = 17,556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.55/36,729.35 = 17,556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.55x = 36,729.35 × 17,556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.55x = 644,825,680.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,825,680.59/26,604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,237.42

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