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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.45, 36,966.81 and 17,724.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.45, 36,966.81 and 17,724.81 is: 24,449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.45 : 36,966.81 = 17,724.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.45/36,966.81 = 17,724.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.45x = 36,966.81 × 17,724.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.45x = 655,229,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,229,683.56/26,799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.37

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