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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.16, 36,790.36 and 17,245.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.16, 36,790.36 and 17,245.28 is: 23,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.16 : 36,790.36 = 17,245.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.16/36,790.36 = 17,245.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.16x = 36,790.36 × 17,245.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.16x = 634,459,832.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,459,832.44/26,671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,788.24

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