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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,503.40, 36,567.78 and 17,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,503.40, 36,567.78 and 17,085.80 is: 23,573.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,503.40 : 36,567.78 = 17,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,503.40/36,567.78 = 17,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,503.40x = 36,567.78 × 17,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,503.40x = 624,789,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,789,775.52/26,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.95

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