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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.01, 36,205.28 and 17,772.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.01, 36,205.28 and 17,772.81 is: 24,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.01 : 36,205.28 = 17,772.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.01/36,205.28 = 17,772.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.01x = 36,205.28 × 17,772.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.01x = 643,469,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,469,562.44/26,226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.55

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