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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,738.67, 36,916.10 and 17,182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,738.67, 36,916.10 and 17,182.41 is: 23,722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,738.67 : 36,916.10 = 17,182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,738.67/36,916.10 = 17,182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,738.67x = 36,916.10 × 17,182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,738.67x = 634,307,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,307,565.80/26,738.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,722.48

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