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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,736.67, 36,913.34 and 17,180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,736.67, 36,913.34 and 17,180.41 is: 23,719.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,736.67 : 36,913.34 = 17,180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,736.67/36,913.34 = 17,180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,736.67x = 36,913.34 × 17,180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,736.67x = 634,186,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,186,315.67/26,736.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.72

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