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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,360.52, 36,390.90 and 17,907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,360.52, 36,390.90 and 17,907.36 is: 24,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,360.52 : 36,390.90 = 17,907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,360.52/36,390.90 = 17,907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,360.52x = 36,390.90 × 17,907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,360.52x = 651,664,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,664,947.02/26,360.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,721.25

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