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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,525.93, 36,599.15 and 17,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,525.93, 36,599.15 and 17,083.13 is: 23,570.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,525.93 : 36,599.15 = 17,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,525.93/36,599.15 = 17,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,525.93x = 36,599.15 × 17,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,525.93x = 625,227,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,227,897.05/26,525.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,570.45

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