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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,011.56, 35,884.28 and 17,613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,011.56, 35,884.28 and 17,613.48 is: 24,298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,011.56 : 35,884.28 = 17,613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,011.56/35,884.28 = 17,613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,011.56x = 35,884.28 × 17,613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,011.56x = 632,047,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,047,048.09/26,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,298.70

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