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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,425.32, 36,459.36 and 17,469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,425.32, 36,459.36 and 17,469.56 is: 24,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,425.32 : 36,459.36 = 17,469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,425.32/36,459.36 = 17,469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,425.32x = 36,459.36 × 17,469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,425.32x = 636,928,794.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,928,794.78/26,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.97

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