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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,866.34, 37,092.06 and 17,322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,866.34, 37,092.06 and 17,322.71 is: 23,915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,866.34 : 37,092.06 = 17,322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,866.34/37,092.06 = 17,322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,866.34x = 37,092.06 × 17,322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,866.34x = 642,534,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,534,813.22/26,866.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,915.98

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