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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,709.08, 36,824.58 and 17,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,709.08, 36,824.58 and 17,633 is: 24,311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,709.08 : 36,824.58 = 17,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,709.08/36,824.58 = 17,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,709.08x = 36,824.58 × 17,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,709.08x = 649,327,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,327,819.14/26,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.13

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