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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,450.69, 36,494.55 and 17,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,450.69, 36,494.55 and 17,024.72 is: 23,489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,450.69 : 36,494.55 = 17,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,450.69/36,494.55 = 17,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,450.69x = 36,494.55 × 17,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,450.69x = 621,309,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,309,312.80/26,450.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,489.35

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