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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,736.08, 36,901.98 and 17,783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,736.08, 36,901.98 and 17,783.96 is: 24,545.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,736.08 : 36,901.98 = 17,783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,736.08/36,901.98 = 17,783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,736.08x = 36,901.98 × 17,783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,736.08x = 656,263,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,263,151.73/26,736.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.98

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