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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.95, 36,231.60 and 17,755.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.95, 36,231.60 and 17,755.90 is: 24,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.95 : 36,231.60 = 17,755.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.95/36,231.60 = 17,755.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.95x = 36,231.60 × 17,755.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.95x = 643,324,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,324,666.44/26,264.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.66

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