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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,743.92, 36,906.60 and 17,328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,743.92, 36,906.60 and 17,328.84 is: 23,913.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,743.92 : 36,906.60 = 17,328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,743.92/36,906.60 = 17,328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,743.92x = 36,906.60 × 17,328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,743.92x = 639,548,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,548,566.34/26,743.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.79

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