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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,614.02, 36,742.87 and 17,673.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,614.02, 36,742.87 and 17,673.78 is: 24,400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,614.02 : 36,742.87 = 17,673.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,614.02/36,742.87 = 17,673.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,614.02x = 36,742.87 × 17,673.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,614.02x = 649,385,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,385,312.58/26,614.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.12

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