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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,836.78, 37,009.02 and 17,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,836.78, 37,009.02 and 17,266.90 is: 23,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,836.78 : 37,009.02 = 17,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,836.78/37,009.02 = 17,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,836.78x = 37,009.02 × 17,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,836.78x = 639,031,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,031,047.44/26,836.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,811.76

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