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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,787, 36,949.39 and 17,239.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,787, 36,949.39 and 17,239.35 is: 23,779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,787 : 36,949.39 = 17,239.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,787/36,949.39 = 17,239.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,787x = 36,949.39 × 17,239.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,787x = 636,983,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,983,423.40/26,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,779.57

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