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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.72, 36,897.80 and 17,318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.72, 36,897.80 and 17,318.48 is: 23,893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.72 : 36,897.80 = 17,318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.72/36,897.80 = 17,318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.72x = 36,897.80 × 17,318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.72x = 639,013,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,013,811.34/26,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,893.08

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