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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.52, 36,488.34 and 17,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.52, 36,488.34 and 17,011.80 is: 23,473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.52 : 36,488.34 = 17,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.52/36,488.34 = 17,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.52x = 36,488.34 × 17,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.52x = 620,732,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,732,342.41/26,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.00

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