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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,114.05, 36,001.69 and 17,937.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,114.05, 36,001.69 and 17,937.41 is: 24,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,114.05 : 36,001.69 = 17,937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,114.05/36,001.69 = 17,937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,114.05x = 36,001.69 × 17,937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,114.05x = 645,776,804.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,776,804.53/26,114.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,729.09

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