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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,445.52, 36,489.72 and 17,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,445.52, 36,489.72 and 17,012.80 is: 23,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,445.52 : 36,489.72 = 17,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,445.52/36,489.72 = 17,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,445.52x = 36,489.72 × 17,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,445.52x = 620,792,308.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,792,308.42/26,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,474.38

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