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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,777.50, 36,906.80 and 17,808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,777.50, 36,906.80 and 17,808.96 is: 24,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,777.50 : 36,906.80 = 17,808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,777.50/36,906.80 = 17,808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,777.50x = 36,906.80 × 17,808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,777.50x = 657,271,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,271,724.93/26,777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,545.67

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