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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,726.53, 36,869.61 and 17,655.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,726.53, 36,869.61 and 17,655.43 is: 24,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,726.53 : 36,869.61 = 17,655.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,726.53/36,869.61 = 17,655.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,726.53x = 36,869.61 × 17,655.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,726.53x = 650,948,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,948,818.48/26,726.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.91

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