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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,644.73, 36,783.83 and 17,218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,644.73, 36,783.83 and 17,218.67 is: 23,770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,644.73 : 36,783.83 = 17,218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,644.73/36,783.83 = 17,218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,644.73x = 36,783.83 × 17,218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,644.73x = 633,368,544.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,368,544.01/26,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,770.87

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