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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.69, 36,015.44 and 17,497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.69, 36,015.44 and 17,497.11 is: 24,134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.69 : 36,015.44 = 17,497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.69/36,015.44 = 17,497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.69x = 36,015.44 × 17,497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.69x = 630,166,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,166,162.95/26,110.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,134.41

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