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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.74, 35,898.37 and 17,963.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.74, 35,898.37 and 17,963.46 is: 24,776.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.74 : 35,898.37 = 17,963.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.74/35,898.37 = 17,963.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.74x = 35,898.37 × 17,963.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.74x = 644,858,888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,858,888.65/26,026.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,776.78

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