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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,433.49, 36,479.88 and 17,465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,433.49, 36,479.88 and 17,465.27 is: 24,103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,433.49 : 36,479.88 = 17,465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,433.49/36,479.88 = 17,465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,433.49x = 36,479.88 × 17,465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,433.49x = 637,130,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,130,953.77/26,433.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.17

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