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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,753.19, 36,907.15 and 17,324.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,753.19, 36,907.15 and 17,324.79 is: 23,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,753.19 : 36,907.15 = 17,324.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,753.19/36,907.15 = 17,324.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,753.19x = 36,907.15 × 17,324.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,753.19x = 639,408,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,408,623.25/26,753.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.28

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