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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.10, 36,477.03 and 17,026.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.10, 36,477.03 and 17,026.00 is: 23,498.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.10 : 36,477.03 = 17,026.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.10/36,477.03 = 17,026.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.10x = 36,477.03 × 17,026.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.10x = 621,057,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,057,885.43/26,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,498.13

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