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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.62, 36,195.11 and 17,765.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.62, 36,195.11 and 17,765.42 is: 24,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.62 : 36,195.11 = 17,765.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.62/36,195.11 = 17,765.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.62x = 36,195.11 × 17,765.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.62x = 643,021,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,021,061.29/26,218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.36

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