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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.73, 36,778.86 and 17,567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.73, 36,778.86 and 17,567.68 is: 24,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.73 : 36,778.86 = 17,567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.73/36,778.86 = 17,567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.73x = 36,778.86 × 17,567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.73x = 646,119,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,119,243.24/26,643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.33

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