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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.40, 36,853.94 and 17,642.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.40, 36,853.94 and 17,642.84 is: 24,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.40 : 36,853.94 = 17,642.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.40/36,853.94 = 17,642.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.40x = 36,853.94 × 17,642.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.40x = 650,208,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,208,026.63/26,717.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.50

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