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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,786.16, 36,948.42 and 17,711.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,786.16, 36,948.42 and 17,711.46 is: 24,430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,786.16 : 36,948.42 = 17,711.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,786.16/36,948.42 = 17,711.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,786.16x = 36,948.42 × 17,711.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,786.16x = 654,410,462.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,410,462.89/26,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.92

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