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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,744.94, 36,921.39 and 17,321.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,744.94, 36,921.39 and 17,321.10 is: 23,911.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,744.94 : 36,921.39 = 17,321.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,744.94/36,921.39 = 17,321.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,744.94x = 36,921.39 × 17,321.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,744.94x = 639,519,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,519,088.33/26,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,911.78

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