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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,813.72, 37,006.32 and 17,623.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,813.72, 37,006.32 and 17,623.04 is: 24,322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,813.72 : 37,006.32 = 17,623.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,813.72/37,006.32 = 17,623.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,813.72x = 37,006.32 × 17,623.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,813.72x = 652,163,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,163,857.61/26,813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.02

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