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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,731.02, 36,875.82 and 17,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,731.02, 36,875.82 and 17,659.94 is: 24,362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,731.02 : 36,875.82 = 17,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,731.02/36,875.82 = 17,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,731.02x = 36,875.82 × 17,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,731.02x = 651,224,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,224,768.65/26,731.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,362.14

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