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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,441.18, 36,481.44 and 17,015.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,441.18, 36,481.44 and 17,015.22 is: 23,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,441.18 : 36,481.44 = 17,015.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,441.18/36,481.44 = 17,015.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,441.18x = 36,481.44 × 17,015.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,441.18x = 620,739,727.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,739,727.52/26,441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,476.25

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