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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,867.34, 37,093.44 and 17,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,867.34, 37,093.44 and 17,323.71 is: 23,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,867.34 : 37,093.44 = 17,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,867.34/37,093.44 = 17,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,867.34x = 37,093.44 × 17,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,867.34x = 642,595,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,595,997.46/26,867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,917.37

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