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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,155.08, 36,110.16 and 17,992.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,155.08, 36,110.16 and 17,992.62 is: 24,840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,155.08 : 36,110.16 = 17,992.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,155.08/36,110.16 = 17,992.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,155.08x = 36,110.16 × 17,992.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,155.08x = 649,716,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,716,387.02/26,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,840.93

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