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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,327.50, 36,304.34 and 17,363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,327.50, 36,304.34 and 17,363.57 is: 23,943.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,327.50 : 36,304.34 = 17,363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,327.50/36,304.34 = 17,363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,327.50x = 36,304.34 × 17,363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,327.50x = 630,372,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,372,680.55/26,327.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,943.51

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