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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.05, 36,390.53 and 17,432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.05, 36,390.53 and 17,432.45 is: 24,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.05 : 36,390.53 = 17,432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.05/36,390.53 = 17,432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.05x = 36,390.53 × 17,432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.05x = 634,376,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,376,092.79/26,359.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.72

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