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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,706.56, 36,842.52 and 17,278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,706.56, 36,842.52 and 17,278.16 is: 23,835.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,706.56 : 36,842.52 = 17,278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,706.56/36,842.52 = 17,278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,706.56x = 36,842.52 × 17,278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,706.56x = 636,570,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,570,955.36/26,706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,835.75

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