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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,062.58, 35,934.08 and 17,664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,062.58, 35,934.08 and 17,664.50 is: 24,355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,062.58 : 35,934.08 = 17,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,062.58/35,934.08 = 17,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,062.58x = 35,934.08 × 17,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,062.58x = 634,757,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,757,556.16/26,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.13

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