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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,469.78, 36,523.60 and 17,514.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,469.78, 36,523.60 and 17,514.01 is: 24,166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469.78 : 36,523.60 = 17,514.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469.78/36,523.60 = 17,514.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469.78x = 36,523.60 × 17,514.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469.78x = 639,674,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,674,695.64/26,469.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,166.23

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