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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.88, 36,198.96 and 17,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.88, 36,198.96 and 17,850.08 is: 24,633.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.88 : 36,198.96 = 17,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.88/36,198.96 = 17,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.88x = 36,198.96 × 17,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.88x = 646,154,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,154,331.92/26,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.35

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