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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,468.08, 36,501.57 and 17,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,468.08, 36,501.57 and 17,982.90 is: 24,799.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,468.08 : 36,501.57 = 17,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,468.08/36,501.57 = 17,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,468.08x = 36,501.57 × 17,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,468.08x = 656,404,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,404,083.15/26,468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,799.84

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