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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.08, 36,863.64 and 17,281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.08, 36,863.64 and 17,281.44 is: 23,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.08 : 36,863.64 = 17,281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.08/36,863.64 = 17,281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.08x = 36,863.64 × 17,281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.08x = 637,056,782.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,056,782.84/26,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,848.12

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