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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,476.32, 36,545.52 and 17,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,476.32, 36,545.52 and 17,044.88 is: 23,527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,476.32 : 36,545.52 = 17,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,476.32/36,545.52 = 17,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,476.32x = 36,545.52 × 17,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,476.32x = 622,914,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,914,002.94/26,476.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,527.21

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