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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,257.92, 36,223.40 and 17,763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,257.92, 36,223.40 and 17,763 is: 24,504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,257.92 : 36,223.40 = 17,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,257.92/36,223.40 = 17,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,257.92x = 36,223.40 × 17,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,257.92x = 643,436,254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,436,254.20/26,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.46

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