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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,486.68, 36,547.62 and 17,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,486.68, 36,547.62 and 17,067.88 is: 23,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,486.68 : 36,547.62 = 17,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,486.68/36,547.62 = 17,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,486.68x = 36,547.62 × 17,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,486.68x = 623,790,392.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,790,392.45/26,486.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,551.10

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