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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,642.73, 36,777.48 and 17,566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,642.73, 36,777.48 and 17,566.68 is: 24,248.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,642.73 : 36,777.48 = 17,566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,642.73/36,777.48 = 17,566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,642.73x = 36,777.48 × 17,566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,642.73x = 646,058,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,058,222.37/26,642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.95

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