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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,628.54, 36,738.80 and 17,677.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,628.54, 36,738.80 and 17,677.77 is: 24,389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,628.54 : 36,738.80 = 17,677.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,628.54/36,738.80 = 17,677.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,628.54x = 36,738.80 × 17,677.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,628.54x = 649,459,896.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,459,896.61/26,628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.62

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