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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.78, 36,792.60 and 17,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.78, 36,792.60 and 17,246.90 is: 23,790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.78 : 36,792.60 = 17,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.78/36,792.60 = 17,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.78x = 36,792.60 × 17,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.78x = 634,558,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,558,292.94/26,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,790.48

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