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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,735.67, 36,911.96 and 17,179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,735.67, 36,911.96 and 17,179.41 is: 23,718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,735.67 : 36,911.96 = 17,179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,735.67/36,911.96 = 17,179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,735.67x = 36,911.96 × 17,179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,735.67x = 634,125,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,125,608.85/26,735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,718.34

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