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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,406.54, 36,442.98 and 17,438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,406.54, 36,442.98 and 17,438.40 is: 24,066.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,406.54 : 36,442.98 = 17,438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,406.54/36,442.98 = 17,438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,406.54x = 36,442.98 × 17,438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,406.54x = 635,507,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,507,262.43/26,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.28

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