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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,522.32, 36,604.34 and 17,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,522.32, 36,604.34 and 17,118.24 is: 23,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,522.32 : 36,604.34 = 17,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,522.32/36,604.34 = 17,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,522.32x = 36,604.34 × 17,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,522.32x = 626,601,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,601,877.16/26,522.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,625.45

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