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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.22, 36,204.21 and 17,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.22, 36,204.21 and 17,772 is: 24,534.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.22 : 36,204.21 = 17,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.22/36,204.21 = 17,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.22x = 36,204.21 × 17,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.22x = 643,421,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,421,131.26/26,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,534.44

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