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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.17, 36,848.11 and 17,638.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.17, 36,848.11 and 17,638.61 is: 24,330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.17 : 36,848.11 = 17,638.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.17/36,848.11 = 17,638.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.17x = 36,848.11 × 17,638.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.17x = 649,949,557.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,949,557.17/26,713.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.68

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