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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,427.09, 36,488.53 and 17,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,427.09, 36,488.53 and 17,012.06 is: 23,488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,427.09 : 36,488.53 = 17,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,427.09/36,488.53 = 17,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,427.09x = 36,488.53 × 17,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,427.09x = 620,744,941.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,744,941.63/26,427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,488.96

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