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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,758.73, 36,933.09 and 17,806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,758.73, 36,933.09 and 17,806.61 is: 24,577.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,758.73 : 36,933.09 = 17,806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,758.73/36,933.09 = 17,806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,758.73x = 36,933.09 × 17,806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,758.73x = 657,653,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,653,129.72/26,758.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.14

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