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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,710.36, 36,867.96 and 17,642.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,710.36, 36,867.96 and 17,642.35 is: 24,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,710.36 : 36,867.96 = 17,642.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,710.36/36,867.96 = 17,642.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,710.36x = 36,867.96 × 17,642.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,710.36x = 650,437,454.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,437,454.11/26,710.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,351.50

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