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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,774.50, 36,902.66 and 17,805.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,774.50, 36,902.66 and 17,805.96 is: 24,541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,774.50 : 36,902.66 = 17,805.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,774.50/36,902.66 = 17,805.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,774.50x = 36,902.66 × 17,805.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,774.50x = 657,087,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,087,287.85/26,774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,541.53

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