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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,489.96, 36,545.68 and 17,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,489.96, 36,545.68 and 17,063.96 is: 23,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,489.96 : 36,545.68 = 17,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,489.96/36,545.68 = 17,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,489.96x = 36,545.68 × 17,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,489.96x = 623,614,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,614,021.69/26,489.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.52

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