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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.64, 36,848.76 and 17,639.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.64, 36,848.76 and 17,639.08 is: 24,331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.64 : 36,848.76 = 17,639.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.64/36,848.76 = 17,639.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.64x = 36,848.76 × 17,639.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.64x = 649,978,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,978,205.46/26,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.32

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