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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,329.40, 36,347.76 and 17,876.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,329.40, 36,347.76 and 17,876.24 is: 24,678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,329.40 : 36,347.76 = 17,876.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,329.40/36,347.76 = 17,876.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,329.40x = 36,347.76 × 17,876.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,329.40x = 649,761,099.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,761,099.48/26,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.16

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