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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.44, 36,520.14 and 17,045.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.44, 36,520.14 and 17,045.47 is: 23,516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.44 : 36,520.14 = 17,045.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.44/36,520.14 = 17,045.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.44x = 36,520.14 × 17,045.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.44x = 622,502,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,502,950.77/26,471.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,516.02

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