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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,802.09, 36,961.38 and 17,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,802.09, 36,961.38 and 17,834.04 is: 24,594.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,802.09 : 36,961.38 = 17,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,802.09/36,961.38 = 17,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,802.09x = 36,961.38 × 17,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,802.09x = 659,170,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,170,729.38/26,802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.00

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