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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,226.97, 36,206.62 and 17,773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,226.97, 36,206.62 and 17,773.76 is: 24,536.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,226.97 : 36,206.62 = 17,773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,226.97/36,206.62 = 17,773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,226.97x = 36,206.62 × 17,773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,226.97x = 643,527,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,527,548.82/26,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,536.86

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