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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.48, 36,838.68 and 17,763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.48, 36,838.68 and 17,763.44 is: 24,495.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.48 : 36,838.68 = 17,763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.48/36,838.68 = 17,763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.48x = 36,838.68 × 17,763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.48x = 654,381,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,381,681.86/26,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.39

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