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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,648.08, 26,491.56 and 12,029.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,648.08, 26,491.56 and 12,029.92 is: 18,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,648.08 : 26,491.56 = 12,029.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,648.08/26,491.56 = 12,029.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,648.08x = 26,491.56 × 12,029.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,648.08x = 318,691,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,691,347.48/17,648.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.13

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