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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,676.10, 36,818.11 and 17,585.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,676.10, 36,818.11 and 17,585.51 is: 24,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,676.10 : 36,818.11 = 17,585.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,676.10/36,818.11 = 17,585.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,676.10x = 36,818.11 × 17,585.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,676.10x = 647,465,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,465,079.48/26,676.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,271.35

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