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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,442.07, 36,491.73 and 17,473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,442.07, 36,491.73 and 17,473.84 is: 24,115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,442.07 : 36,491.73 = 17,473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,442.07/36,491.73 = 17,473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,442.07x = 36,491.73 × 17,473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,442.07x = 637,650,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,650,651.34/26,442.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,115.01

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