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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,276.92, 36,249.62 and 17,782.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,276.92, 36,249.62 and 17,782.02 is: 24,530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,276.92 : 36,249.62 = 17,782.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,276.92/36,249.62 = 17,782.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,276.92x = 36,249.62 × 17,782.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,276.92x = 644,591,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,591,467.83/26,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,530.71

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