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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,730.92, 36,905.42 and 17,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,730.92, 36,905.42 and 17,174.68 is: 23,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,730.92 : 36,905.42 = 17,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,730.92/36,905.42 = 17,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,730.92x = 36,905.42 × 17,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,730.92x = 633,838,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,838,778.77/26,730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,711.82

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