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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,431.04, 36,476.53 and 17,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,431.04, 36,476.53 and 17,462.84 is: 24,099.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,431.04 : 36,476.53 = 17,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,431.04/36,476.53 = 17,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,431.04x = 36,476.53 × 17,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,431.04x = 636,983,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,983,581.11/26,431.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.83

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