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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,441.32, 36,490.70 and 17,473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,441.32, 36,490.70 and 17,473.09 is: 24,113.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,441.32 : 36,490.70 = 17,473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,441.32/36,490.70 = 17,473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,441.32x = 36,490.70 × 17,473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,441.32x = 637,605,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,605,197.90/26,441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.97

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