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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,435.76, 36,475.36 and 17,939.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,435.76, 36,475.36 and 17,939.04 is: 24,751.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,435.76 : 36,475.36 = 17,939.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,435.76/36,475.36 = 17,939.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,435.76x = 36,475.36 × 17,939.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,435.76x = 654,332,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,332,942.05/26,435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,751.81

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