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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,437.94, 36,476.96 and 17,011.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,437.94, 36,476.96 and 17,011.97 is: 23,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,437.94 : 36,476.96 = 17,011.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,437.94/36,476.96 = 17,011.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,437.94x = 36,476.96 × 17,011.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,437.94x = 620,544,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,544,681.77/26,437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,471.75

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