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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,481.20, 36,552.24 and 17,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,481.20, 36,552.24 and 17,049.75 is: 23,533.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,481.20 : 36,552.24 = 17,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,481.20/36,552.24 = 17,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,481.20x = 36,552.24 × 17,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,481.20x = 623,206,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,206,553.94/26,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.93

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