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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,407.33, 36,445.58 and 17,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,407.33, 36,445.58 and 17,003.23 is: 23,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,407.33 : 36,445.58 = 17,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,407.33/36,445.58 = 17,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,407.33x = 36,445.58 × 17,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,407.33x = 619,692,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,692,494.21/26,407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,466.68

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