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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.48, 36,246.04 and 17,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.48, 36,246.04 and 17,766.40 is: 24,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.48 : 36,246.04 = 17,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.48/36,246.04 = 17,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.48x = 36,246.04 × 17,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.48x = 643,961,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,961,645.06/26,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.08

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