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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,750.72, 36,906.08 and 17,324.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,750.72, 36,906.08 and 17,324.48 is: 23,901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,750.72 : 36,906.08 = 17,324.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,750.72/36,906.08 = 17,324.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,750.72x = 36,906.08 × 17,324.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,750.72x = 639,378,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,378,644.84/26,750.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.36

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