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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,751.96, 36,884.12 and 17,174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,751.96, 36,884.12 and 17,174.92 is: 23,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,751.96 : 36,884.12 = 17,174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,751.96/36,884.12 = 17,174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,751.96x = 36,884.12 × 17,174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,751.96x = 633,481,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,481,810.27/26,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,679.83

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