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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,623.40, 36,730.98 and 17,068.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,623.40, 36,730.98 and 17,068.55 is: 23,548.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,623.40 : 36,730.98 = 17,068.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,623.40/36,730.98 = 17,068.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,623.40x = 36,730.98 × 17,068.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,623.40x = 626,944,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,944,385.02/26,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.63

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