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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,713.80, 36,858.42 and 17,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,713.80, 36,858.42 and 17,271 is: 23,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,713.80 : 36,858.42 = 17,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,713.80/36,858.42 = 17,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,713.80x = 36,858.42 × 17,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,713.80x = 636,581,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,581,771.82/26,713.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,829.70

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