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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,154.63, 36,101.30 and 17,775.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,154.63, 36,101.30 and 17,775.99 is: 24,536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,154.63 : 36,101.30 = 17,775.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,154.63/36,101.30 = 17,775.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,154.63x = 36,101.30 × 17,775.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,154.63x = 641,736,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,736,258.91/26,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,536.24

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