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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,740.86, 36,883.50 and 17,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,740.86, 36,883.50 and 17,783.88 is: 24,529.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,740.86 : 36,883.50 = 17,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,740.86/36,883.50 = 17,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,740.86x = 36,883.50 × 17,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,740.86x = 655,931,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,931,737.98/26,740.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.19

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