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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,270.92, 36,241.34 and 17,776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,270.92, 36,241.34 and 17,776.02 is: 24,522.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,270.92 : 36,241.34 = 17,776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,270.92/36,241.34 = 17,776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,270.92x = 36,241.34 × 17,776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,270.92x = 644,226,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,226,784.67/26,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.43

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