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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.03, 36,994.86 and 17,243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.03, 36,994.86 and 17,243.46 is: 23,803.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.03 : 36,994.86 = 17,243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.03/36,994.86 = 17,243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.03x = 36,994.86 × 17,243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.03x = 637,919,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,919,388.62/26,799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,803.82

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