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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.56, 36,895.08 and 17,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.56, 36,895.08 and 17,316.24 is: 23,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.56 : 36,895.08 = 17,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.56/36,895.08 = 17,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.56x = 36,895.08 × 17,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.56x = 638,884,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,884,060.10/26,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.37

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