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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,262.45, 36,228.15 and 17,753.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,262.45, 36,228.15 and 17,753.40 is: 24,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,262.45 : 36,228.15 = 17,753.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,262.45/36,228.15 = 17,753.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,262.45x = 36,228.15 × 17,753.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,262.45x = 643,172,838.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,172,838.21/26,262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.21

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