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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,485.44, 36,539.46 and 17,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,485.44, 36,539.46 and 17,059.47 is: 23,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,485.44 : 36,539.46 = 17,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,485.44/36,539.46 = 17,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,485.44x = 36,539.46 × 17,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,485.44x = 623,343,821.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,343,821.69/26,485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.34

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