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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,626.26, 36,747.88 and 17,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,626.26, 36,747.88 and 17,193 is: 23,728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,626.26 : 36,747.88 = 17,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,626.26/36,747.88 = 17,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,626.26x = 36,747.88 × 17,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,626.26x = 631,806,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,806,300.84/26,626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,728.69

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