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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,647.57, 36,769.61 and 17,708.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,647.57, 36,769.61 and 17,708.21 is: 24,434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,647.57 : 36,769.61 = 17,708.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,647.57/36,769.61 = 17,708.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,647.57x = 36,769.61 × 17,708.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,647.57x = 651,123,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,123,975.50/26,647.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.65

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