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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,266.50, 36,235.26 and 17,771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,266.50, 36,235.26 and 17,771.58 is: 24,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,266.50 : 36,235.26 = 17,771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,266.50/36,235.26 = 17,771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,266.50x = 36,235.26 × 17,771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,266.50x = 643,957,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,957,821.91/26,266.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,516.32

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