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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,656.54, 36,785.32 and 17,570.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,656.54, 36,785.32 and 17,570.76 is: 24,247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,656.54 : 36,785.32 = 17,570.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,656.54/36,785.32 = 17,570.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,656.54x = 36,785.32 × 17,570.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,656.54x = 646,346,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,346,029.24/26,656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.18

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