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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,801.53, 36,955.81 and 17,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,801.53, 36,955.81 and 17,098.04 is: 23,575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,801.53 : 36,955.81 = 17,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,801.53/36,955.81 = 17,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,801.53x = 36,955.81 × 17,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,801.53x = 631,871,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,871,832.12/26,801.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.97

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