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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,656.74, 36,761.48 and 17,695.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,656.74, 36,761.48 and 17,695.51 is: 24,403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,656.74 : 36,761.48 = 17,695.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,656.74/36,761.48 = 17,695.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,656.74x = 36,761.48 × 17,695.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,656.74x = 650,513,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,513,022.93/26,656.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.32

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