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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,658.54, 36,788.08 and 17,572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,658.54, 36,788.08 and 17,572.76 is: 24,249.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,658.54 : 36,788.08 = 17,572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,658.54/36,788.08 = 17,572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,658.54x = 36,788.08 × 17,572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,658.54x = 646,468,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,468,100.70/26,658.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,249.94

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