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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.89, 36,219.72 and 17,775.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.89, 36,219.72 and 17,775.91 is: 24,502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.89 : 36,219.72 = 17,775.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.89/36,219.72 = 17,775.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.89x = 36,219.72 × 17,775.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.89x = 643,838,482.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,838,482.95/26,276.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.08

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