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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,064.56, 35,912.76 and 17,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,064.56, 35,912.76 and 17,666.48 is: 24,341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,064.56 : 35,912.76 = 17,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,064.56/35,912.76 = 17,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,064.56x = 35,912.76 × 17,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,064.56x = 634,452,056.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,452,056.28/26,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,341.56

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