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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,764.62, 36,941.32 and 17,812.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,764.62, 36,941.32 and 17,812.50 is: 24,585.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,764.62 : 36,941.32 = 17,812.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,764.62/36,941.32 = 17,812.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,764.62x = 36,941.32 × 17,812.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,764.62x = 658,017,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,017,262.50/26,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.34

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