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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,800.44, 36,954.44 and 17,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,800.44, 36,954.44 and 17,097 is: 23,574.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,800.44 : 36,954.44 = 17,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,800.44/36,954.44 = 17,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,800.44x = 36,954.44 × 17,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,800.44x = 631,810,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,810,060.68/26,800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.62

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