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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,365.85, 36,371.33 and 17,865.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,365.85, 36,371.33 and 17,865.11 is: 24,644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,365.85 : 36,371.33 = 17,865.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,365.85/36,371.33 = 17,865.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,365.85x = 36,371.33 × 17,865.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,365.85x = 649,777,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,777,675.30/26,365.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.67

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