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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,444.62, 36,489.60 and 17,025.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,444.62, 36,489.60 and 17,025.94 is: 23,493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,444.62 : 36,489.60 = 17,025.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,444.62/36,489.60 = 17,025.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,444.62x = 36,489.60 × 17,025.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,444.62x = 621,269,740.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,269,740.22/26,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,493.24

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