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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,335.08, 36,373.59 and 17,822.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,335.08, 36,373.59 and 17,822.44 is: 24,616.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,335.08 : 36,373.59 = 17,822.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,335.08/36,373.59 = 17,822.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,335.08x = 36,373.59 × 17,822.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,335.08x = 648,266,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,266,170.83/26,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.07

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