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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.62, 36,920.61 and 17,797.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.62, 36,920.61 and 17,797.50 is: 24,564.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.62 : 36,920.61 = 17,797.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.62/36,920.61 = 17,797.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.62x = 36,920.61 × 17,797.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.62x = 657,094,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,094,556.48/26,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.63

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