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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.33, 36,913.37 and 17,792.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.33, 36,913.37 and 17,792.21 is: 24,557.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.33 : 36,913.37 = 17,792.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.33/36,913.37 = 17,792.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.33x = 36,913.37 × 17,792.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.33x = 656,770,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,770,157.32/26,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.37

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