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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,616.83, 36,737.42 and 17,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,616.83, 36,737.42 and 17,664.71 is: 24,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,616.83 : 36,737.42 = 17,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,616.83/36,737.42 = 17,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,616.83x = 36,737.42 × 17,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,616.83x = 648,955,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,955,598.44/26,616.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.41

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