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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,366.85, 36,372.71 and 17,866.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,366.85, 36,372.71 and 17,866.11 is: 24,646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,366.85 : 36,372.71 = 17,866.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,366.85/36,372.71 = 17,866.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,366.85x = 36,372.71 × 17,866.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,366.85x = 649,838,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,838,837.86/26,366.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.06

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