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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,496.44, 36,539.97 and 17,405.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,496.44, 36,539.97 and 17,405.81 is: 24,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,496.44 : 36,539.97 = 17,405.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,496.44/36,539.97 = 17,405.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,496.44x = 36,539.97 × 17,405.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,496.44x = 636,007,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,007,775.23/26,496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,003.52

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