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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.91, 36,737.94 and 17,677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.91, 36,737.94 and 17,677.14 is: 24,388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.91 : 36,737.94 = 17,677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.91/36,737.94 = 17,677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.91x = 36,737.94 × 17,677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.91x = 649,421,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,421,620.31/26,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.76

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