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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,382.89, 36,413.76 and 17,887.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,382.89, 36,413.76 and 17,887.73 is: 24,688.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,382.89 : 36,413.76 = 17,887.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,382.89/36,413.76 = 17,887.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,382.89x = 36,413.76 × 17,887.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,382.89x = 651,359,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,359,325.10/26,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.71

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