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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.70, 36,909.74 and 17,789.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.70, 36,909.74 and 17,789.58 is: 24,553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.70 : 36,909.74 = 17,789.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.70/36,909.74 = 17,789.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.70x = 36,909.74 × 17,789.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.70x = 656,608,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,608,816.98/26,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.74

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