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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.93, 36,384.83 and 17,428.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.93, 36,384.83 and 17,428.32 is: 24,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.93 : 36,384.83 = 17,428.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.93/36,384.83 = 17,428.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.93x = 36,384.83 × 17,428.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.93x = 634,126,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,126,373.24/26,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,061.02

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