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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.95, 36,914.23 and 17,792.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.95, 36,914.23 and 17,792.83 is: 24,558.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.95 : 36,914.23 = 17,792.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.95/36,914.23 = 17,792.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.95x = 36,914.23 × 17,792.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.95x = 656,808,618.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,808,618.97/26,744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.23

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