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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.74, 36,511.08 and 17,968.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.74, 36,511.08 and 17,968.98 is: 24,801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.74 : 36,511.08 = 17,968.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.74/36,511.08 = 17,968.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.74x = 36,511.08 × 17,968.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.74x = 656,066,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,066,866.30/26,452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,801.47

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