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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,752.19, 36,905.78 and 17,323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,752.19, 36,905.78 and 17,323.79 is: 23,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,752.19 : 36,905.78 = 17,323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,752.19/36,905.78 = 17,323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,752.19x = 36,905.78 × 17,323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,752.19x = 639,347,895.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,347,895.89/26,752.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.90

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