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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,711.92, 36,847.06 and 17,003.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,711.92, 36,847.06 and 17,003.42 is: 23,454.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,711.92 : 36,847.06 = 17,003.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,711.92/36,847.06 = 17,003.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,711.92x = 36,847.06 × 17,003.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,711.92x = 626,526,155.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,526,155.64/26,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.93

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