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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,063.64, 39,005.55 and 17,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,063.64, 39,005.55 and 17,733.60 is: 26,539.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,063.64 : 39,005.55 = 17,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,063.64/39,005.55 = 17,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,063.64x = 39,005.55 × 17,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,063.64x = 691,708,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,708,821.48/26,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,539.23

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