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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,274.92, 36,246.86 and 17,780.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,274.92, 36,246.86 and 17,780.02 is: 24,527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,274.92 : 36,246.86 = 17,780.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,274.92/36,246.86 = 17,780.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,274.92x = 36,246.86 × 17,780.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,274.92x = 644,469,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,469,895.74/26,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.95

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