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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.27, 36,826.62 and 17,591.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.27, 36,826.62 and 17,591.67 is: 24,279.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.27 : 36,826.62 = 17,591.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.27/36,826.62 = 17,591.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.27x = 36,826.62 × 17,591.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.27x = 647,841,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,841,746.26/26,682.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,279.86

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