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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,153.38, 36,099.57 and 17,774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,153.38, 36,099.57 and 17,774.74 is: 24,534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,153.38 : 36,099.57 = 17,774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,153.38/36,099.57 = 17,774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,153.38x = 36,099.57 × 17,774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,153.38x = 641,660,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,660,470.86/26,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,534.51

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