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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,370.64, 36,431.04 and 17,317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,370.64, 36,431.04 and 17,317.48 is: 23,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,370.64 : 36,431.04 = 17,317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,370.64/36,431.04 = 17,317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,370.64x = 36,431.04 × 17,317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,370.64x = 630,893,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,893,806.58/26,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.10

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