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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.18, 36,246.24 and 17,765.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.18, 36,246.24 and 17,765.40 is: 24,508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.18 : 36,246.24 = 17,765.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.18/36,246.24 = 17,765.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.18x = 36,246.24 × 17,765.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.18x = 643,928,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,928,952.10/26,274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.05

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