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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,785.28, 36,967.79 and 17,098.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,785.28, 36,967.79 and 17,098.93 is: 23,599.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,785.28 : 36,967.79 = 17,098.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,785.28/36,967.79 = 17,098.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,785.28x = 36,967.79 × 17,098.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,785.28x = 632,109,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,109,603.79/26,785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,599.14

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