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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,380.95, 36,378.09 and 17,416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,380.95, 36,378.09 and 17,416.68 is: 24,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,380.95 : 36,378.09 = 17,416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,380.95/36,378.09 = 17,416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,380.95x = 36,378.09 × 17,416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,380.95x = 633,585,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,585,552.54/26,380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.78

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