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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,666.96, 36,815.88 and 17,726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,666.96, 36,815.88 and 17,726.48 is: 24,472.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,666.96 : 36,815.88 = 17,726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,666.96/36,815.88 = 17,726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,666.96x = 36,815.88 × 17,726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,666.96x = 652,615,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,615,960.50/26,666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.83

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