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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,758.62, 36,933.03 and 17,806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,758.62, 36,933.03 and 17,806.50 is: 24,577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,758.62 : 36,933.03 = 17,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,758.62/36,933.03 = 17,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,758.62x = 36,933.03 × 17,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,758.62x = 657,647,998.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,647,998.70/26,758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.05

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