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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,734.62, 36,877.62 and 17,171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,734.62, 36,877.62 and 17,171.28 is: 23,685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,734.62 : 36,877.62 = 17,171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,734.62/36,877.62 = 17,171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,734.62x = 36,877.62 × 17,171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,734.62x = 633,235,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,235,938.75/26,734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,685.99

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