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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,832.74, 37,012.34 and 17,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,832.74, 37,012.34 and 17,285 is: 23,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,832.74 : 37,012.34 = 17,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,832.74/37,012.34 = 17,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,832.74x = 37,012.34 × 17,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,832.74x = 639,758,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,758,296.90/26,832.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,842.45

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