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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,767.70, 36,956.76 and 17,211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,767.70, 36,956.76 and 17,211.89 is: 23,763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,767.70 : 36,956.76 = 17,211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,767.70/36,956.76 = 17,211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,767.70x = 36,956.76 × 17,211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,767.70x = 636,095,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,095,503.09/26,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,763.55

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