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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,450.26, 36,507.48 and 17,002.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,450.26, 36,507.48 and 17,002.42 is: 23,467.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,450.26 : 36,507.48 = 17,002.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,450.26/36,507.48 = 17,002.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,450.26x = 36,507.48 × 17,002.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,450.26x = 620,715,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,715,508.10/26,450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,467.27

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