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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,473.66, 36,528.63 and 17,982.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,473.66, 36,528.63 and 17,982.56 is: 24,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,473.66 : 36,528.63 = 17,982.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,473.66/36,528.63 = 17,982.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,473.66x = 36,528.63 × 17,982.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,473.66x = 656,878,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,878,280.69/26,473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.52

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