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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,308.26, 36,291.92 and 17,810.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,308.26, 36,291.92 and 17,810.69 is: 24,569.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,308.26 : 36,291.92 = 17,810.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,308.26/36,291.92 = 17,810.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,308.26x = 36,291.92 × 17,810.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,308.26x = 646,383,866.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,383,866.11/26,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.62

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