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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,650.11, 36,783.06 and 17,097.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,650.11, 36,783.06 and 17,097.63 is: 23,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,650.11 : 36,783.06 = 17,097.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,650.11/36,783.06 = 17,097.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,650.11x = 36,783.06 × 17,097.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,650.11x = 628,903,251.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,903,251.17/26,650.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.52

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