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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,448.81, 36,509.53 and 17,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,448.81, 36,509.53 and 17,954.73 is: 24,784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,448.81 : 36,509.53 = 17,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,448.81/36,509.53 = 17,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,448.81x = 36,509.53 × 17,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,448.81x = 655,518,794.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,518,794.54/26,448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.43

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