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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,810.70, 36,981.97 and 17,263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,810.70, 36,981.97 and 17,263.02 is: 23,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,810.70 : 36,981.97 = 17,263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,810.70/36,981.97 = 17,263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,810.70x = 36,981.97 × 17,263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,810.70x = 638,420,583.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,420,583.27/26,810.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.16

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