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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,177.28, 36,136.44 and 17,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,177.28, 36,136.44 and 17,229.48 is: 23,784.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,177.28 : 36,136.44 = 17,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,177.28/36,136.44 = 17,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,177.28x = 36,136.44 × 17,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,177.28x = 622,612,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,612,070.25/26,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,784.44

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