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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,348.91, 36,376.54 and 17,422.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,348.91, 36,376.54 and 17,422.31 is: 24,052.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,348.91 : 36,376.54 = 17,422.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,348.91/36,376.54 = 17,422.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,348.91x = 36,376.54 × 17,422.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,348.91x = 633,763,297.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,763,297.38/26,348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,052.73

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