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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,359.15, 36,388.82 and 17,905.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,359.15, 36,388.82 and 17,905.99 is: 24,719.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,359.15 : 36,388.82 = 17,905.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,359.15/36,388.82 = 17,905.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,359.15x = 36,388.82 × 17,905.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,359.15x = 651,577,847.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,577,847.03/26,359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,719.23

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