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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.35, 36,202.98 and 17,771.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.35, 36,202.98 and 17,771.13 is: 24,533.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.35 : 36,202.98 = 17,771.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.35/36,202.98 = 17,771.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.35x = 36,202.98 × 17,771.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.35x = 643,367,863.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,367,863.97/26,224.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.22

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