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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,695.49, 36,847.35 and 17,627.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,695.49, 36,847.35 and 17,627.49 is: 24,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,695.49 : 36,847.35 = 17,627.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,695.49/36,847.35 = 17,627.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,695.49x = 36,847.35 × 17,627.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,695.49x = 649,526,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,526,293.65/26,695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.94

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