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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.20, 36,855.18 and 17,291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.20, 36,855.18 and 17,291.16 is: 23,862.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.20 : 36,855.18 = 17,291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.20/36,855.18 = 17,291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.20x = 36,855.18 × 17,291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.20x = 637,268,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,268,814.21/26,706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,862.21

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