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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,727.39, 36,884.40 and 17,312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,727.39, 36,884.40 and 17,312.34 is: 23,891.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,727.39 : 36,884.40 = 17,312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,727.39/36,884.40 = 17,312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,727.39x = 36,884.40 × 17,312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,727.39x = 638,555,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,555,273.50/26,727.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,891.42

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