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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,755.92, 36,907.65 and 17,324.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,755.92, 36,907.65 and 17,324.69 is: 23,898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,755.92 : 36,907.65 = 17,324.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,755.92/36,907.65 = 17,324.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,755.92x = 36,907.65 × 17,324.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,755.92x = 639,413,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,413,410.34/26,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,898.02

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