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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,798.37, 36,987.44 and 17,105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,798.37, 36,987.44 and 17,105.91 is: 23,609.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,798.37 : 36,987.44 = 17,105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,798.37/36,987.44 = 17,105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,798.37x = 36,987.44 × 17,105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,798.37x = 632,703,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,703,734.24/26,798.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,609.78

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