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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.44, 36,904.74 and 17,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.44, 36,904.74 and 17,323.04 is: 23,897.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.44 : 36,904.74 = 17,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.44/36,904.74 = 17,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.44x = 36,904.74 × 17,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.44x = 639,302,287.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,302,287.21/26,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,897.86

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