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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.20, 36,256.64 and 17,810.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.20, 36,256.64 and 17,810.04 is: 24,586.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.20 : 36,256.64 = 17,810.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.20/36,256.64 = 17,810.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.20x = 36,256.64 × 17,810.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.20x = 645,732,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,732,208.67/26,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.96

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