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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,307.40, 36,317.46 and 17,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,307.40, 36,317.46 and 17,367.88 is: 23,976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,307.40 : 36,317.46 = 17,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,307.40/36,317.46 = 17,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,307.40x = 36,317.46 × 17,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,307.40x = 630,757,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,757,287.18/26,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,976.42

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