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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,349.68, 36,373.37 and 17,863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,349.68, 36,373.37 and 17,863.44 is: 24,658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,349.68 : 36,373.37 = 17,863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,349.68/36,373.37 = 17,863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,349.68x = 36,373.37 × 17,863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,349.68x = 649,753,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,753,512.59/26,349.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.88

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