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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,464.55, 36,533.09 and 16,917.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,464.55, 36,533.09 and 16,917.48 is: 23,353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,464.55 : 36,533.09 = 16,917.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,464.55/36,533.09 = 16,917.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,464.55x = 36,533.09 × 16,917.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,464.55x = 618,047,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,047,861.71/26,464.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,353.81

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