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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,741.26, 36,898.50 and 17,183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,741.26, 36,898.50 and 17,183.26 is: 23,710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,741.26 : 36,898.50 = 17,183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,741.26/36,898.50 = 17,183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,741.26x = 36,898.50 × 17,183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,741.26x = 634,036,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,036,519.11/26,741.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,710.05

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