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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,434.61, 36,483.24 and 17,030.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,434.61, 36,483.24 and 17,030.51 is: 23,504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,434.61 : 36,483.24 = 17,030.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,434.61/36,483.24 = 17,030.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,434.61x = 36,483.24 × 17,030.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,434.61x = 621,328,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,328,001.24/26,434.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.34

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