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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,768.70, 36,958.14 and 17,212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,768.70, 36,958.14 and 17,212.89 is: 23,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,768.70 : 36,958.14 = 17,212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,768.70/36,958.14 = 17,212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,768.70x = 36,958.14 × 17,212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,768.70x = 636,156,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,156,398.42/26,768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,764.93

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