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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,805.09, 36,965.52 and 17,837.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,805.09, 36,965.52 and 17,837.04 is: 24,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,805.09 : 36,965.52 = 17,837.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,805.09/36,965.52 = 17,837.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,805.09x = 36,965.52 × 17,837.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,805.09x = 659,355,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,355,458.86/26,805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.14

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