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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.12, 36,928.20 and 17,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.12, 36,928.20 and 17,803 is: 24,572.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.12 : 36,928.20 = 17,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.12/36,928.20 = 17,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.12x = 36,928.20 × 17,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.12x = 657,432,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,432,744.60/26,755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.22

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