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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.58, 36,913.71 and 17,792.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.58, 36,913.71 and 17,792.46 is: 24,557.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.58 : 36,913.71 = 17,792.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.58/36,913.71 = 17,792.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.58x = 36,913.71 × 17,792.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.58x = 656,785,708.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,785,708.63/26,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.71

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