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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,405.28, 36,445.68 and 16,972.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,405.28, 36,445.68 and 16,972.56 is: 23,426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,405.28 : 36,445.68 = 16,972.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,405.28/36,445.68 = 16,972.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,405.28x = 36,445.68 × 16,972.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,405.28x = 618,576,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,576,490.54/26,405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,426.24

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