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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,065.62, 35,964.53 and 17,583.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,065.62, 35,964.53 and 17,583.48 is: 24,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,065.62 : 35,964.53 = 17,583.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,065.62/35,964.53 = 17,583.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,065.62x = 35,964.53 × 17,583.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,065.62x = 632,381,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,381,621.44/26,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,261.14

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