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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.26, 36,749.26 and 17,194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.26, 36,749.26 and 17,194 is: 23,730.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.26 : 36,749.26 = 17,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.26/36,749.26 = 17,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.26x = 36,749.26 × 17,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.26x = 631,866,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,866,776.44/26,627.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,730.07

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