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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,833.65, 37,013.85 and 17,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,833.65, 37,013.85 and 17,270.43 is: 23,822.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,833.65 : 37,013.85 = 17,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,833.65/37,013.85 = 17,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,833.65x = 37,013.85 × 17,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,833.65x = 639,245,105.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,245,105.46/26,833.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,822.52

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