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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,218.67, 36,156.61 and 17,624.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,218.67, 36,156.61 and 17,624.30 is: 24,304.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,218.67 : 36,156.61 = 17,624.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,218.67/36,156.61 = 17,624.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,218.67x = 36,156.61 × 17,624.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,218.67x = 637,234,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,234,782.87/26,218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,304.62

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