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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,769.70, 36,959.52 and 17,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,769.70, 36,959.52 and 17,213.89 is: 23,766.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,769.70 : 36,959.52 = 17,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,769.70/36,959.52 = 17,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,769.70x = 36,959.52 × 17,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,769.70x = 636,217,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,217,111.73/26,769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,766.31

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