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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,759.41, 36,953 and 17,215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,759.41, 36,953 and 17,215.90 is: 23,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,759.41 : 36,953 = 17,215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,759.41/36,953 = 17,215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,759.41x = 36,953 × 17,215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,759.41x = 636,179,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,179,152.70/26,759.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,774.04

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