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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,707.08, 36,821.82 and 17,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,707.08, 36,821.82 and 17,631 is: 24,308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,707.08 : 36,821.82 = 17,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,707.08/36,821.82 = 17,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,707.08x = 36,821.82 × 17,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,707.08x = 649,205,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,205,508.42/26,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,308.37

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