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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,603.83, 36,728.54 and 17,663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,603.83, 36,728.54 and 17,663.59 is: 24,385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,603.83 : 36,728.54 = 17,663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,603.83/36,728.54 = 17,663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,603.83x = 36,728.54 × 17,663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,603.83x = 648,757,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,757,871.86/26,603.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.88

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