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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.35, 36,525.33 and 17,498.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.35, 36,525.33 and 17,498.43 is: 24,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.35 : 36,525.33 = 17,498.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.35/36,525.33 = 17,498.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.35x = 36,525.33 × 17,498.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.35x = 639,135,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,135,930.23/26,466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.01

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