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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.08, 36,184.80 and 17,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.08, 36,184.80 and 17,720.80 is: 24,459.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.08 : 36,184.80 = 17,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.08/36,184.80 = 17,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.08x = 36,184.80 × 17,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.08x = 641,223,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,223,603.84/26,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.17

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