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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.73, 36,113.56 and 17,677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.73, 36,113.56 and 17,677.14 is: 24,386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.73 : 36,113.56 = 17,677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.73/36,113.56 = 17,677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.73x = 36,113.56 × 17,677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.73x = 638,384,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,384,375.83/26,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.54

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