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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,252.56, 36,241.92 and 17,799.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,252.56, 36,241.92 and 17,799.36 is: 24,572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,252.56 : 36,241.92 = 17,799.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,252.56/36,241.92 = 17,799.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,252.56x = 36,241.92 × 17,799.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,252.56x = 645,082,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,082,981.17/26,252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.19

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