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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,351.54, 36,368.44 and 17,284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,351.54, 36,368.44 and 17,284.52 is: 23,854.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,351.54 : 36,368.44 = 17,284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,351.54/36,368.44 = 17,284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,351.54x = 36,368.44 × 17,284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,351.54x = 628,611,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,611,028.55/26,351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,854.81

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