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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,832.15, 37,011.78 and 17,268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,832.15, 37,011.78 and 17,268.93 is: 23,820.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,832.15 : 37,011.78 = 17,268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,832.15/37,011.78 = 17,268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,832.15x = 37,011.78 × 17,268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,832.15x = 639,153,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,153,838.00/26,832.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,820.45

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