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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,773.32, 36,964.52 and 17,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,773.32, 36,964.52 and 17,217.52 is: 23,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,773.32 : 36,964.52 = 17,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,773.32/36,964.52 = 17,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,773.32x = 36,964.52 × 17,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,773.32x = 636,437,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,437,362.39/26,773.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.33

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