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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,768.62, 36,946.84 and 17,816.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,768.62, 36,946.84 and 17,816.50 is: 24,590.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,768.62 : 36,946.84 = 17,816.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,768.62/36,946.84 = 17,816.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,768.62x = 36,946.84 × 17,816.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,768.62x = 658,263,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,263,374.86/26,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.86

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