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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,677.10, 36,819.49 and 17,586.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,677.10, 36,819.49 and 17,586.51 is: 24,272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,677.10 : 36,819.49 = 17,586.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,677.10/36,819.49 = 17,586.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,677.10x = 36,819.49 × 17,586.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,677.10x = 647,526,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,526,329.08/26,677.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,272.74

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