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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,433.32, 36,479.66 and 17,465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,433.32, 36,479.66 and 17,465.09 is: 24,102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,433.32 : 36,479.66 = 17,465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,433.32/36,479.66 = 17,465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,433.32x = 36,479.66 × 17,465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,433.32x = 637,120,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,120,275.35/26,433.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.93

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