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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,275.89, 36,218.34 and 17,774.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,275.89, 36,218.34 and 17,774.91 is: 24,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,275.89 : 36,218.34 = 17,774.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,275.89/36,218.34 = 17,774.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,275.89x = 36,218.34 × 17,774.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,275.89x = 643,777,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,777,733.85/26,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.70

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