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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.25, 36,204.24 and 17,772.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.25, 36,204.24 and 17,772.04 is: 24,534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.25 : 36,204.24 = 17,772.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.25/36,204.24 = 17,772.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.25x = 36,204.24 × 17,772.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.25x = 643,423,201.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,423,201.45/26,225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,534.49

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