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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.02, 36,870.30 and 17,655.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.02, 36,870.30 and 17,655.93 is: 24,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.02 : 36,870.30 = 17,655.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.02/36,870.30 = 17,655.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.02x = 36,870.30 × 17,655.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.02x = 650,979,435.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,979,435.88/26,727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,356.60

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