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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,763.82, 36,965.10 and 17,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,763.82, 36,965.10 and 17,795.80 is: 24,578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,763.82 : 36,965.10 = 17,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,763.82/36,965.10 = 17,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,763.82x = 36,965.10 × 17,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,763.82x = 657,823,526.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,823,526.58/26,763.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,578.84

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