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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,470.91, 36,531.78 and 17,502.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,470.91, 36,531.78 and 17,502.86 is: 24,155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,470.91 : 36,531.78 = 17,502.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,470.91/36,531.78 = 17,502.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,470.91x = 36,531.78 × 17,502.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,470.91x = 639,410,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,410,656.58/26,470.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,155.22

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