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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,061.75, 35,994.92 and 17,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,061.75, 35,994.92 and 17,663.67 is: 24,395.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,061.75 : 35,994.92 = 17,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,061.75/35,994.92 = 17,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,061.75x = 35,994.92 × 17,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,061.75x = 635,802,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,802,300.24/26,061.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,395.99

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