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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,671.26, 36,803.82 and 17,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,671.26, 36,803.82 and 17,094.24 is: 23,588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,671.26 : 36,803.82 = 17,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,671.26/36,803.82 = 17,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,671.26x = 36,803.82 × 17,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,671.26x = 629,133,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,133,332.00/26,671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,588.44

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