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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,471.91, 36,533.16 and 17,503.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,471.91, 36,533.16 and 17,503.86 is: 24,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,471.91 : 36,533.16 = 17,503.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,471.91/36,533.16 = 17,503.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,471.91x = 36,533.16 × 17,503.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,471.91x = 639,471,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,471,318.00/26,471.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,156.60

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