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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,775.50, 36,904.04 and 17,806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,775.50, 36,904.04 and 17,806.96 is: 24,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,775.50 : 36,904.04 = 17,806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,775.50/36,904.04 = 17,806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,775.50x = 36,904.04 × 17,806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,775.50x = 657,148,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,148,764.12/26,775.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,542.91

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