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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,438.94, 36,478.33 and 17,012.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,438.94, 36,478.33 and 17,012.97 is: 23,473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,438.94 : 36,478.33 = 17,012.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,438.94/36,478.33 = 17,012.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,438.94x = 36,478.33 × 17,012.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,438.94x = 620,604,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,604,733.94/26,438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.13

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