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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,749.69, 36,902.33 and 17,321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,749.69, 36,902.33 and 17,321.29 is: 23,895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,749.69 : 36,902.33 = 17,321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,749.69/36,902.33 = 17,321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,749.69x = 36,902.33 × 17,321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,749.69x = 639,195,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,195,873.00/26,749.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,895.45

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