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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,237.27, 36,178.85 and 17,724.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,237.27, 36,178.85 and 17,724.61 is: 24,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,237.27 : 36,178.85 = 17,724.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,237.27/36,178.85 = 17,724.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,237.27x = 36,178.85 × 17,724.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,237.27x = 641,256,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,256,006.50/26,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.65

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