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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,441.21, 36,495.22 and 17,957.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,441.21, 36,495.22 and 17,957.47 is: 24,785.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,441.21 : 36,495.22 = 17,957.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,441.21/36,495.22 = 17,957.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,441.21x = 36,495.22 × 17,957.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,441.21x = 655,361,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,361,818.29/26,441.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,785.62

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