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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,265.25, 36,233.53 and 17,770.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,265.25, 36,233.53 and 17,770.33 is: 24,514.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,265.25 : 36,233.53 = 17,770.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,265.25/36,233.53 = 17,770.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,265.25x = 36,233.53 × 17,770.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,265.25x = 643,881,785.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,881,785.16/26,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.59

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