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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,772.48, 36,958.72 and 17,834.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,772.48, 36,958.72 and 17,834.88 is: 24,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,772.48 : 36,958.72 = 17,834.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,772.48/36,958.72 = 17,834.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,772.48x = 36,958.72 × 17,834.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,772.48x = 659,154,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,154,336.15/26,772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.59

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