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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,280.88, 36,256.02 and 17,779.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,280.88, 36,256.02 and 17,779.96 is: 24,528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,280.88 : 36,256.02 = 17,779.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,280.88/36,256.02 = 17,779.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,280.88x = 36,256.02 × 17,779.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,280.88x = 644,630,585.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,630,585.36/26,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.50

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