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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,487.29, 36,555.96 and 17,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,487.29, 36,555.96 and 17,083.19 is: 23,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,487.29 : 36,555.96 = 17,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,487.29/36,555.96 = 17,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,487.29x = 36,555.96 × 17,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,487.29x = 624,492,410.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,492,410.31/26,487.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.06

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