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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,830.73, 37,009.59 and 17,282.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,830.73, 37,009.59 and 17,282.99 is: 23,839.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,830.73 : 37,009.59 = 17,282.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,830.73/37,009.59 = 17,282.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,830.73x = 37,009.59 × 17,282.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,830.73x = 639,636,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,636,373.87/26,830.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,839.69

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