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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,567.88, 36,684.14 and 17,627.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,567.88, 36,684.14 and 17,627.91 is: 24,340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,567.88 : 36,684.14 = 17,627.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,567.88/36,684.14 = 17,627.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,567.88x = 36,684.14 × 17,627.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,567.88x = 646,664,630.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,664,630.21/26,567.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.09

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