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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.42, 36,384.13 and 17,427.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.42, 36,384.13 and 17,427.81 is: 24,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.42 : 36,384.13 = 17,427.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.42/36,384.13 = 17,427.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.42x = 36,384.13 × 17,427.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.42x = 634,095,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,095,704.66/26,354.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,060.32

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