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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.45, 36,229.53 and 17,754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.45, 36,229.53 and 17,754.40 is: 24,491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.45 : 36,229.53 = 17,754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.45/36,229.53 = 17,754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.45x = 36,229.53 × 17,754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.45x = 643,233,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,233,567.43/26,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.59

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