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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,310.72, 36,316.80 and 17,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,310.72, 36,316.80 and 17,932.08 is: 24,751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,310.72 : 36,316.80 = 17,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,310.72/36,316.80 = 17,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,310.72x = 36,316.80 × 17,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,310.72x = 651,235,762.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,235,762.94/26,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.73

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