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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,455.11, 36,509.69 and 17,487.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,455.11, 36,509.69 and 17,487.06 is: 24,133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,455.11 : 36,509.69 = 17,487.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,455.11/36,509.69 = 17,487.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,455.11x = 36,509.69 × 17,487.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,455.11x = 638,447,048.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,447,048.34/26,455.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,133.22

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