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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454.44, 36,508.73 and 17,486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454.44, 36,508.73 and 17,486.39 is: 24,132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454.44 : 36,508.73 = 17,486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454.44/36,508.73 = 17,486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454.44x = 36,508.73 × 17,486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454.44x = 638,405,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,405,621.21/26,454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,132.27

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