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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.16, 36,443.86 and 17,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.16, 36,443.86 and 17,439.12 is: 24,067.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.16 : 36,443.86 = 17,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.16/36,443.86 = 17,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.16x = 36,443.86 × 17,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.16x = 635,548,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,548,847.80/26,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,067.29

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