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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,449.76, 36,506.78 and 17,001.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,449.76, 36,506.78 and 17,001.92 is: 23,466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,449.76 : 36,506.78 = 17,001.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,449.76/36,506.78 = 17,001.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,449.76x = 36,506.78 × 17,001.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,449.76x = 620,685,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,685,353.02/26,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,466.58

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