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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,762.82, 36,963.72 and 17,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,762.82, 36,963.72 and 17,794.80 is: 24,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,762.82 : 36,963.72 = 17,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,762.82/36,963.72 = 17,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,762.82x = 36,963.72 × 17,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,762.82x = 657,762,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,762,004.66/26,762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.46

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