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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,110.72, 36,016.32 and 17,741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,110.72, 36,016.32 and 17,741.44 is: 24,471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,110.72 : 36,016.32 = 17,741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,110.72/36,016.32 = 17,741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,110.72x = 36,016.32 × 17,741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,110.72x = 638,981,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,981,380.30/26,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.99

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