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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,694.32, 36,853.16 and 17,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,694.32, 36,853.16 and 17,754 is: 24,510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,694.32 : 36,853.16 = 17,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,694.32/36,853.16 = 17,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,694.32x = 36,853.16 × 17,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,694.32x = 654,291,002.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,291,002.64/26,694.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.50

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