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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,354.88, 36,370.08 and 17,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,354.88, 36,370.08 and 17,974.08 is: 24,804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,354.88 : 36,370.08 = 17,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,354.88/36,370.08 = 17,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,354.88x = 36,370.08 × 17,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,354.88x = 653,718,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,718,727.53/26,354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,804.47

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