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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,432.63, 36,476.43 and 17,001.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,432.63, 36,476.43 and 17,001.19 is: 23,461.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,432.63 : 36,476.43 = 17,001.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,432.63/36,476.43 = 17,001.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,432.63x = 36,476.43 × 17,001.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,432.63x = 620,142,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,142,698.79/26,432.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,461.26

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