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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,602.83, 36,727.16 and 17,662.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,602.83, 36,727.16 and 17,662.59 is: 24,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,602.83 : 36,727.16 = 17,662.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,602.83/36,727.16 = 17,662.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,602.83x = 36,727.16 × 17,662.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,602.83x = 648,696,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,696,680.63/26,602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.50

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