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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,263.95, 36,230.22 and 17,754.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,263.95, 36,230.22 and 17,754.90 is: 24,492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,263.95 : 36,230.22 = 17,754.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,263.95/36,230.22 = 17,754.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,263.95x = 36,230.22 × 17,754.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,263.95x = 643,263,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,263,933.08/26,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.28

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