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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.82, 36,979.58 and 17,591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.82, 36,979.58 and 17,591.07 is: 24,301.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.82 : 36,979.58 = 17,591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.82/36,979.58 = 17,591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.82x = 36,979.58 × 17,591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.82x = 650,510,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,510,292.40/26,767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,301.96

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