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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,116.32, 36,007.68 and 17,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,116.32, 36,007.68 and 17,718.24 is: 24,428.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,116.32 : 36,007.68 = 17,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,116.32/36,007.68 = 17,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,116.32x = 36,007.68 × 17,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,116.32x = 637,992,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,992,716.08/26,116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.89

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