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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,794.78, 36,954.30 and 17,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,794.78, 36,954.30 and 17,236.24 is: 23,771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,794.78 : 36,954.30 = 17,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,794.78/36,954.30 = 17,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,794.78x = 36,954.30 × 17,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,794.78x = 636,953,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,953,183.83/26,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.54

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