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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,655.38, 36,783.74 and 17,569.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,655.38, 36,783.74 and 17,569.61 is: 24,245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,655.38 : 36,783.74 = 17,569.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,655.38/36,783.74 = 17,569.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,655.38x = 36,783.74 × 17,569.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,655.38x = 646,275,865.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,275,865.26/26,655.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.61

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