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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,803.32, 36,969.24 and 17,718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,803.32, 36,969.24 and 17,718.12 is: 24,438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,803.32 : 36,969.24 = 17,718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,803.32/36,969.24 = 17,718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,803.32x = 36,969.24 × 17,718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,803.32x = 655,025,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,025,430.63/26,803.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.22

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