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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,101.56, 35,963.82 and 17,703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,101.56, 35,963.82 and 17,703.48 is: 24,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,101.56 : 35,963.82 = 17,703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,101.56/35,963.82 = 17,703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,101.56x = 35,963.82 × 17,703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,101.56x = 636,684,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,684,768.09/26,101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.59

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