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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,302.81, 39,473.08 and 17,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,302.81, 39,473.08 and 17,848.24 is: 26,785.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,302.81 : 39,473.08 = 17,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,302.81/39,473.08 = 17,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,302.81x = 39,473.08 × 17,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,302.81x = 704,524,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,524,763.39/26,302.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,785.15

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