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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.57, 35,983.24 and 17,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.57, 35,983.24 and 17,126.64 is: 23,644.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.57 : 35,983.24 = 17,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.57/35,983.24 = 17,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.57x = 35,983.24 × 17,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.57x = 616,271,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,271,954.70/26,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,644.95

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