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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,225.76, 36,180.04 and 17,724.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,225.76, 36,180.04 and 17,724.79 is: 24,452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,225.76 : 36,180.04 = 17,724.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,225.76/36,180.04 = 17,724.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,225.76x = 36,180.04 × 17,724.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,225.76x = 641,283,341.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,283,341.67/26,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.42

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