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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.05, 36,390.27 and 17,719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.05, 36,390.27 and 17,719.24 is: 24,472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.05 : 36,390.27 = 17,719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.05/36,390.27 = 17,719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.05x = 36,390.27 × 17,719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.05x = 644,807,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,807,927.79/26,348.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.70

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