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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.55, 36,757.22 and 17,083.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.55, 36,757.22 and 17,083.65 is: 23,577.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.55 : 36,757.22 = 17,083.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.55/36,757.22 = 17,083.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.55x = 36,757.22 × 17,083.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.55x = 627,947,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,947,396.03/26,633.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.31

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