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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,067.83, 36,003.16 and 17,555.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,067.83, 36,003.16 and 17,555.16 is: 24,246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,067.83 : 36,003.16 = 17,555.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,067.83/36,003.16 = 17,555.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,067.83x = 36,003.16 × 17,555.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,067.83x = 632,041,038.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,041,038.11/26,067.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,246.02

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