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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,308.76, 36,292.61 and 17,811.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,308.76, 36,292.61 and 17,811.19 is: 24,570.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,308.76 : 36,292.61 = 17,811.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,308.76/36,292.61 = 17,811.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,308.76x = 36,292.61 × 17,811.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,308.76x = 646,414,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,414,301.79/26,308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.31

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