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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,606.67, 36,724.45 and 17,045.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,606.67, 36,724.45 and 17,045.83 is: 23,527.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,606.67 : 36,724.45 = 17,045.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,606.67/36,724.45 = 17,045.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,606.67x = 36,724.45 × 17,045.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,606.67x = 625,998,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,998,731.54/26,606.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,527.89

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