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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,224.53, 36,203.25 and 17,771.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,224.53, 36,203.25 and 17,771.31 is: 24,533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,224.53 : 36,203.25 = 17,771.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,224.53/36,203.25 = 17,771.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,224.53x = 36,203.25 × 17,771.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,224.53x = 643,379,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,379,178.76/26,224.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.49

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