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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,428.79, 36,473.42 and 17,460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,428.79, 36,473.42 and 17,460.59 is: 24,096.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,428.79 : 36,473.42 = 17,460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,428.79/36,473.42 = 17,460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,428.79x = 36,473.42 × 17,460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,428.79x = 636,847,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,847,293.80/26,428.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,096.72

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