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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,356.06, 36,379.84 and 17,411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,356.06, 36,379.84 and 17,411.50 is: 24,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,356.06 : 36,379.84 = 17,411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,356.06/36,379.84 = 17,411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,356.06x = 36,379.84 × 17,411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,356.06x = 633,427,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,427,584.16/26,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.47

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