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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.30, 36,475.50 and 17,462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.30, 36,475.50 and 17,462.07 is: 24,098.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.30 : 36,475.50 = 17,462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.30/36,475.50 = 17,462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.30x = 36,475.50 × 17,462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.30x = 636,937,734.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,937,734.29/26,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.77

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