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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,626.80, 26,440.20 and 17,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,626.80, 26,440.20 and 17,367.60 is: 26,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,626.80 : 26,440.20 = 17,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,626.80/26,440.20 = 17,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,626.80x = 26,440.20 × 17,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,626.80x = 459,202,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,202,817.52/17,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,051.40

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