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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.58, 36,908.19 and 17,788.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.58, 36,908.19 and 17,788.46 is: 24,552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.58 : 36,908.19 = 17,788.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.58/36,908.19 = 17,788.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.58x = 36,908.19 × 17,788.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.58x = 656,539,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,539,676.95/26,740.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.19

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