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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,763.62, 36,939.94 and 17,811.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,763.62, 36,939.94 and 17,811.50 is: 24,583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,763.62 : 36,939.94 = 17,811.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,763.62/36,939.94 = 17,811.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,763.62x = 36,939.94 × 17,811.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,763.62x = 657,955,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,955,741.31/26,763.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.96

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