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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,717.30, 36,863.25 and 17,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,717.30, 36,863.25 and 17,274.50 is: 23,834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,717.30 : 36,863.25 = 17,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,717.30/36,863.25 = 17,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,717.30x = 36,863.25 × 17,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,717.30x = 636,794,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,794,212.13/26,717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,834.53

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