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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,851.52, 37,077.20 and 17,436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,851.52, 37,077.20 and 17,436.16 is: 24,076.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,851.52 : 37,077.20 = 17,436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,851.52/37,077.20 = 17,436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,851.52x = 37,077.20 × 17,436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,851.52x = 646,483,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,483,991.55/26,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,076.25

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