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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.32, 36,541.38 and 17,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.32, 36,541.38 and 17,041.88 is: 23,523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.32 : 36,541.38 = 17,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.32/36,541.38 = 17,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.32x = 36,541.38 × 17,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.32x = 622,733,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,733,630.29/26,473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,523.07

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