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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.04, 36,905.82 and 17,189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.04, 36,905.82 and 17,189.46 is: 23,714.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.04 : 36,905.82 = 17,189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.04/36,905.82 = 17,189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.04x = 36,905.82 × 17,189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.04x = 634,391,116.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,391,116.66/26,751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,714.63

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