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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,760.22, 39,977.57 and 17,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,760.22, 39,977.57 and 17,323.36 is: 25,879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,760.22 : 39,977.57 = 17,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,760.22/39,977.57 = 17,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,760.22x = 39,977.57 × 17,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,760.22x = 692,545,837.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,545,837.04/26,760.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,879.68

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