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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.64, 36,484.68 and 17,007.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.64, 36,484.68 and 17,007.18 is: 23,469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.64 : 36,484.68 = 17,007.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.64/36,484.68 = 17,007.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.64x = 36,484.68 × 17,007.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.64x = 620,501,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,501,520.00/26,438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,469.49

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