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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.73, 39,577.44 and 17,662.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.73, 39,577.44 and 17,662.47 is: 26,512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.73 : 39,577.44 = 17,662.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.73/39,577.44 = 17,662.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.73x = 39,577.44 × 17,662.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.73x = 699,035,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,035,338.09/26,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,512.02

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