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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.51, 36,469.50 and 17,500.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.51, 36,469.50 and 17,500.89 is: 24,135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.51 : 36,469.50 = 17,500.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.51/36,469.50 = 17,500.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.51x = 36,469.50 × 17,500.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.51x = 638,248,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,248,707.86/26,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.40

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