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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.44, 36,920.70 and 17,320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.44, 36,920.70 and 17,320.60 is: 23,911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.44 : 36,920.70 = 17,320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.44/36,920.70 = 17,320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.44x = 36,920.70 × 17,320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.44x = 639,488,676.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,488,676.42/26,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,911.09

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