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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,235.40, 36,176.26 and 17,722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,235.40, 36,176.26 and 17,722.74 is: 24,438.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,235.40 : 36,176.26 = 17,722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,235.40/36,176.26 = 17,722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,235.40x = 36,176.26 × 17,722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,235.40x = 641,142,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,142,450.15/26,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.07

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