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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,497.44, 36,541.35 and 17,406.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,497.44, 36,541.35 and 17,406.81 is: 24,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,497.44 : 36,541.35 = 17,406.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,497.44/36,541.35 = 17,406.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,497.44x = 36,541.35 × 17,406.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,497.44x = 636,068,336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,068,336.59/26,497.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.90

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