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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,604.15, 36,728.72 and 17,663.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,604.15, 36,728.72 and 17,663.87 is: 24,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,604.15 : 36,728.72 = 17,663.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,604.15/36,728.72 = 17,663.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,604.15x = 36,728.72 × 17,663.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,604.15x = 648,771,335.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,771,335.35/26,604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.10

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