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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,447.96, 36,504.50 and 17,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,447.96, 36,504.50 and 17,964.20 is: 24,794.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,447.96 : 36,504.50 = 17,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,447.96/36,504.50 = 17,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,447.96x = 36,504.50 × 17,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,447.96x = 655,774,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,774,138.90/26,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.89

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