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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,776.73, 36,905.76 and 17,808.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,776.73, 36,905.76 and 17,808.21 is: 24,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,776.73 : 36,905.76 = 17,808.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,776.73/36,905.76 = 17,808.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,776.73x = 36,905.76 × 17,808.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,776.73x = 657,225,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,225,524.29/26,776.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.66

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