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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,436.67, 39,577.20 and 17,649.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,436.67, 39,577.20 and 17,649.79 is: 26,422.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,436.67 : 39,577.20 = 17,649.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,436.67/39,577.20 = 17,649.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,436.67x = 39,577.20 × 17,649.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,436.67x = 698,529,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,529,268.79/26,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,422.74

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