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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,315.36, 36,312.72 and 17,800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,315.36, 36,312.72 and 17,800.16 is: 24,562.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,315.36 : 36,312.72 = 17,800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,315.36/36,312.72 = 17,800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,315.36x = 36,312.72 × 17,800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,315.36x = 646,372,226.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,372,226.04/26,315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,562.55

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