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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,823.60, 37,029.96 and 17,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,823.60, 37,029.96 and 17,277.84 is: 23,852.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,823.60 : 37,029.96 = 17,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,823.60/37,029.96 = 17,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,823.60x = 37,029.96 × 17,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,823.60x = 639,797,724.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,797,724.09/26,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,852.05

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