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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,469.08, 36,502.95 and 17,983.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,469.08, 36,502.95 and 17,983.90 is: 24,801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,469.08 : 36,502.95 = 17,983.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,469.08/36,502.95 = 17,983.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,469.08x = 36,502.95 × 17,983.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,469.08x = 656,465,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,465,312.59/26,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,801.22

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