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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,784.73, 36,977.54 and 17,710.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,784.73, 36,977.54 and 17,710.50 is: 24,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,784.73 : 36,977.54 = 17,710.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,784.73/36,977.54 = 17,710.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,784.73x = 36,977.54 × 17,710.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,784.73x = 654,890,614.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,890,614.10/26,784.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.15

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