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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,115.05, 36,003.06 and 17,938.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,115.05, 36,003.06 and 17,938.41 is: 24,730.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,115.05 : 36,003.06 = 17,938.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,115.05/36,003.06 = 17,938.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,115.05x = 36,003.06 × 17,938.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,115.05x = 645,837,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,837,651.53/26,115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.48

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