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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,269.94, 36,239.94 and 17,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,269.94, 36,239.94 and 17,775.02 is: 24,521.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,269.94 : 36,239.94 = 17,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,269.94/36,239.94 = 17,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,269.94x = 36,239.94 × 17,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,269.94x = 644,165,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,165,658.30/26,269.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.02

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