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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,273.92, 36,245.48 and 17,779.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,273.92, 36,245.48 and 17,779.02 is: 24,526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,273.92 : 36,245.48 = 17,779.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,273.92/36,245.48 = 17,779.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,273.92x = 36,245.48 × 17,779.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,273.92x = 644,409,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,409,113.83/26,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.57

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