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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,630.03, 36,740.87 and 17,679.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,630.03, 36,740.87 and 17,679.26 is: 24,391.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,630.03 : 36,740.87 = 17,679.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,630.03/36,740.87 = 17,679.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,630.03x = 36,740.87 × 17,679.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,630.03x = 649,551,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,551,396.81/26,630.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.69

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