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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,646.57, 36,768.23 and 17,707.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,646.57, 36,768.23 and 17,707.21 is: 24,433.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,646.57 : 36,768.23 = 17,707.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,646.57/36,768.23 = 17,707.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,646.57x = 36,768.23 × 17,707.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,646.57x = 651,062,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,062,655.88/26,646.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,433.26

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