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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.37, 36,169.80 and 17,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.37, 36,169.80 and 17,717.37 is: 24,442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.37 : 36,169.80 = 17,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.37/36,169.80 = 17,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.37x = 36,169.80 × 17,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.37x = 640,833,729.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,833,729.43/26,218.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,442.17

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