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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.69, 36,905.09 and 17,323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.69, 36,905.09 and 17,323.29 is: 23,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.69 : 36,905.09 = 17,323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.69/36,905.09 = 17,323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.69x = 36,905.09 × 17,323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.69x = 639,317,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,317,489.93/26,751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.21

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