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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,782.65, 36,991.59 and 17,814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,782.65, 36,991.59 and 17,814.13 is: 24,604.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,782.65 : 36,991.59 = 17,814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,782.65/36,991.59 = 17,814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,782.65x = 36,991.59 × 17,814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,782.65x = 658,972,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,972,833.88/26,782.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.47

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