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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,796.48, 36,991.84 and 17,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,796.48, 36,991.84 and 17,858.88 is: 24,653.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,796.48 : 36,991.84 = 17,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,796.48/36,991.84 = 17,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,796.48x = 36,991.84 × 17,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,796.48x = 660,632,831.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,632,831.54/26,796.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.72

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