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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.04, 36,391.68 and 17,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.04, 36,391.68 and 17,982 is: 24,819.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.04 : 36,391.68 = 17,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.04/36,391.68 = 17,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.04x = 36,391.68 × 17,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.04x = 654,395,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,395,189.76/26,366.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,819.62

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