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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.70, 39,963.60 and 17,756.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.70, 39,963.60 and 17,756.70 is: 26,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.70 : 39,963.60 = 17,756.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.70/39,963.60 = 17,756.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.70x = 39,963.60 × 17,756.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.70x = 709,621,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,621,656.12/26,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,610.78

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