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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.56, 35,914.14 and 17,667.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.56, 35,914.14 and 17,667.48 is: 24,342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.56 : 35,914.14 = 17,667.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.56/35,914.14 = 17,667.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.56x = 35,914.14 × 17,667.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.56x = 634,512,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,512,350.17/26,065.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,342.94

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