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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,358.51, 36,388.13 and 17,905.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,358.51, 36,388.13 and 17,905.35 is: 24,718.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,358.51 : 36,388.13 = 17,905.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,358.51/36,388.13 = 17,905.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,358.51x = 36,388.13 × 17,905.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,358.51x = 651,542,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,542,203.50/26,358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,718.48

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