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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,426.20, 36,469.83 and 17,457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,426.20, 36,469.83 and 17,457.98 is: 24,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,426.20 : 36,469.83 = 17,457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,426.20/36,469.83 = 17,457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,426.20x = 36,469.83 × 17,457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,426.20x = 636,689,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,689,552.80/26,426.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,093.12

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