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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,456.92, 36,512.19 and 17,488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,456.92, 36,512.19 and 17,488.87 is: 24,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,456.92 : 36,512.19 = 17,488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,456.92/36,512.19 = 17,488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,456.92x = 36,512.19 × 17,488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,456.92x = 638,556,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,556,944.33/26,456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.72

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