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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,355.51, 36,383.99 and 17,902.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,355.51, 36,383.99 and 17,902.35 is: 24,714.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,355.51 : 36,383.99 = 17,902.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,355.51/36,383.99 = 17,902.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,355.51x = 36,383.99 × 17,902.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,355.51x = 651,358,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,358,833.86/26,355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.33

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