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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,714.55, 36,859.46 and 17,271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,714.55, 36,859.46 and 17,271.75 is: 23,830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,714.55 : 36,859.46 = 17,271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,714.55/36,859.46 = 17,271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,714.55x = 36,859.46 × 17,271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,714.55x = 636,627,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,627,291.90/26,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,830.73

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