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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,769.81, 36,942.26 and 17,354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,769.81, 36,942.26 and 17,354.73 is: 23,949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,769.81 : 36,942.26 = 17,354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,769.81/36,942.26 = 17,354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,769.81x = 36,942.26 × 17,354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,769.81x = 641,122,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,122,861.12/26,769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,949.47

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