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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.72, 36,509.40 and 17,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.72, 36,509.40 and 17,954.64 is: 24,784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.72 : 36,509.40 = 17,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.72/36,509.40 = 17,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.72x = 36,509.40 × 17,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.72x = 655,513,066.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,513,066.29/26,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.30

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