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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,752.69, 36,906.46 and 17,324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,752.69, 36,906.46 and 17,324.29 is: 23,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,752.69 : 36,906.46 = 17,324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,752.69/36,906.46 = 17,324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,752.69x = 36,906.46 × 17,324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,752.69x = 639,378,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,378,215.91/26,752.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,899.59

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