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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,369.64, 36,429.66 and 17,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,369.64, 36,429.66 and 17,316.48 is: 23,922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,369.64 : 36,429.66 = 17,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,369.64/36,429.66 = 17,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,369.64x = 36,429.66 × 17,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,369.64x = 630,833,478.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,833,478.80/26,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,922.72

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