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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,423.82, 36,457.29 and 17,468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,423.82, 36,457.29 and 17,468.06 is: 24,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,423.82 : 36,457.29 = 17,468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,423.82/36,457.29 = 17,468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,423.82x = 36,457.29 × 17,468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,423.82x = 636,837,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,837,946.87/26,423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.90

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