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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,633.65, 36,738.94 and 17,070.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,633.65, 36,738.94 and 17,070.13 is: 23,546.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,633.65 : 36,738.94 = 17,070.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,633.65/36,738.94 = 17,070.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,633.65x = 36,738.94 × 17,070.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,633.65x = 627,138,481.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,138,481.86/26,633.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.85

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