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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,233.40, 36,173.50 and 17,720.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,233.40, 36,173.50 and 17,720.74 is: 24,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,233.40 : 36,173.50 = 17,720.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,233.40/36,173.50 = 17,720.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,233.40x = 36,173.50 × 17,720.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,233.40x = 641,021,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,021,188.39/26,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.31

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