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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.84, 36,232.60 and 17,762.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.84, 36,232.60 and 17,762.96 is: 24,505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.84 : 36,232.60 = 17,762.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.84/36,232.60 = 17,762.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.84x = 36,232.60 × 17,762.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.84x = 643,598,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,598,224.50/26,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.11

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