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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.03, 36,202.56 and 17,770.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.03, 36,202.56 and 17,770.81 is: 24,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.03 : 36,202.56 = 17,770.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.03/36,202.56 = 17,770.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.03x = 36,202.56 × 17,770.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.03x = 643,348,815.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,348,815.27/26,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,532.80

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