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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.37, 36,204.42 and 17,772.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.37, 36,204.42 and 17,772.17 is: 24,534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.37 : 36,204.42 = 17,772.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.37/36,204.42 = 17,772.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.37x = 36,204.42 × 17,772.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.37x = 643,430,925.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,430,925.97/26,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,534.67

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