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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,410.54, 36,448.50 and 17,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,410.54, 36,448.50 and 17,442.40 is: 24,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,410.54 : 36,448.50 = 17,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,410.54/36,448.50 = 17,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,410.54x = 36,448.50 × 17,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,410.54x = 635,749,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,749,316.40/26,410.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,071.80

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