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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.19, 36,904.39 and 17,322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.19, 36,904.39 and 17,322.79 is: 23,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.19 : 36,904.39 = 17,322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.19/36,904.39 = 17,322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.19x = 36,904.39 × 17,322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.19x = 639,286,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,286,998.05/26,751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,897.52

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