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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,583.12, 36,654.48 and 17,010.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,583.12, 36,654.48 and 17,010.24 is: 23,454.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,583.12 : 36,654.48 = 17,010.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,583.12/36,654.48 = 17,010.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,583.12x = 36,654.48 × 17,010.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,583.12x = 623,501,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,501,501.88/26,583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.79

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