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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,701.44, 36,835.72 and 17,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,701.44, 36,835.72 and 17,273.04 is: 23,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,701.44 : 36,835.72 = 17,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,701.44/36,835.72 = 17,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,701.44x = 36,835.72 × 17,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,701.44x = 636,264,864.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,264,864.99/26,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,828.86

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