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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,682.55, 36,829.59 and 17,614.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,682.55, 36,829.59 and 17,614.53 is: 24,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,682.55 : 36,829.59 = 17,614.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,682.55/36,829.59 = 17,614.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,682.55x = 36,829.59 × 17,614.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,682.55x = 648,735,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,735,851.89/26,682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,313.12

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