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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,796.45, 36,962.67 and 17,721.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,796.45, 36,962.67 and 17,721.81 is: 24,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,796.45 : 36,962.67 = 17,721.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,796.45/36,962.67 = 17,721.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,796.45x = 36,962.67 × 17,721.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,796.45x = 655,045,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,045,414.83/26,796.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,445.23

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