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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,731.92, 36,906.78 and 17,175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,731.92, 36,906.78 and 17,175.66 is: 23,713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,731.92 : 36,906.78 = 17,175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,731.92/36,906.78 = 17,175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,731.92x = 36,906.78 × 17,175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,731.92x = 633,898,304.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,898,304.97/26,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,713.16

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