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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,778.98, 36,908.87 and 17,810.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,778.98, 36,908.87 and 17,810.46 is: 24,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,778.98 : 36,908.87 = 17,810.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,778.98/36,908.87 = 17,810.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,778.98x = 36,908.87 × 17,810.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,778.98x = 657,363,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,363,863.73/26,778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,547.76

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