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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,182.24, 36,121.84 and 17,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,182.24, 36,121.84 and 17,234.88 is: 23,777.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,182.24 : 36,121.84 = 17,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,182.24/36,121.84 = 17,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,182.24x = 36,121.84 × 17,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,182.24x = 622,555,577.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,555,577.78/26,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,777.78

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