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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.05, 36,849.99 and 17,005.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.05, 36,849.99 and 17,005.55 is: 23,457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.05 : 36,849.99 = 17,005.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.05/36,849.99 = 17,005.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.05x = 36,849.99 × 17,005.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.05x = 626,654,347.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,654,347.44/26,714.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,457.86

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