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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,799.80, 36,966.85 and 17,367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,799.80, 36,966.85 and 17,367.75 is: 23,956.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,799.80 : 36,966.85 = 17,367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,799.80/36,966.85 = 17,367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,799.80x = 36,966.85 × 17,367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,799.80x = 642,030,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,030,965.67/26,799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,956.56

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