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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,814.22, 37,007.01 and 17,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,814.22, 37,007.01 and 17,623.54 is: 24,322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,814.22 : 37,007.01 = 17,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,814.22/37,007.01 = 17,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,814.22x = 37,007.01 × 17,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,814.22x = 652,194,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,194,521.02/26,814.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.71

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