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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.44, 36,518.76 and 17,044.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.44, 36,518.76 and 17,044.47 is: 23,514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.44 : 36,518.76 = 17,044.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.44/36,518.76 = 17,044.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.44x = 36,518.76 × 17,044.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.44x = 622,442,909.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,442,909.26/26,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.64

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