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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,440.07, 36,488.97 and 17,471.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,440.07, 36,488.97 and 17,471.84 is: 24,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,440.07 : 36,488.97 = 17,471.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,440.07/36,488.97 = 17,471.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,440.07x = 36,488.97 × 17,471.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,440.07x = 637,529,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,529,263.16/26,440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,112.24

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