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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,301.51, 36,282.60 and 17,803.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,301.51, 36,282.60 and 17,803.94 is: 24,560.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,301.51 : 36,282.60 = 17,803.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,301.51/36,282.60 = 17,803.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,301.51x = 36,282.60 × 17,803.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,301.51x = 645,973,052.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,973,052.03/26,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.30

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