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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.48, 35,904.91 and 17,968.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.48, 35,904.91 and 17,968.24 is: 24,783.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.48 : 35,904.91 = 17,968.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.48/35,904.91 = 17,968.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.48x = 35,904.91 × 17,968.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.48x = 645,148,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,148,040.06/26,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.38

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