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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,764.82, 36,966.48 and 17,796.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,764.82, 36,966.48 and 17,796.80 is: 24,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,764.82 : 36,966.48 = 17,796.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,764.82/36,966.48 = 17,796.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,764.82x = 36,966.48 × 17,796.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,764.82x = 657,885,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,885,051.26/26,764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.22

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