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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,306.73, 36,295.94 and 17,813.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,306.73, 36,295.94 and 17,813.07 is: 24,577.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,306.73 : 36,295.94 = 17,813.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,306.73/36,295.94 = 17,813.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,306.73x = 36,295.94 × 17,813.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,306.73x = 646,542,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,542,030.87/26,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.06

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