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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,766.83, 36,955.55 and 17,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,766.83, 36,955.55 and 17,211 is: 23,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,766.83 : 36,955.55 = 17,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,766.83/36,955.55 = 17,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,766.83x = 36,955.55 × 17,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,766.83x = 636,041,971.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,041,971.05/26,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,762.32

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