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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.96, 36,503.12 and 17,963.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.96, 36,503.12 and 17,963.20 is: 24,793.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.96 : 36,503.12 = 17,963.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.96/36,503.12 = 17,963.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.96x = 36,503.12 × 17,963.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.96x = 655,712,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,712,845.18/26,446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.51

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