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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,507.94, 36,570.48 and 17,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,507.94, 36,570.48 and 17,082 is: 23,566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,507.94 : 36,570.48 = 17,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,507.94/36,570.48 = 17,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,507.94x = 36,570.48 × 17,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,507.94x = 624,696,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,696,939.36/26,507.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.41

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