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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,152.38, 36,098.19 and 17,773.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,152.38, 36,098.19 and 17,773.74 is: 24,533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,152.38 : 36,098.19 = 17,773.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,152.38/36,098.19 = 17,773.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,152.38x = 36,098.19 × 17,773.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,152.38x = 641,599,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,599,843.53/26,152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.13

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