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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.84, 36,734.08 and 17,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.84, 36,734.08 and 17,667.60 is: 24,391.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.84 : 36,734.08 = 17,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.84/36,734.08 = 17,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.84x = 36,734.08 × 17,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.84x = 649,003,031.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,003,031.81/26,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.42

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