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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,495.96, 36,553.96 and 17,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,495.96, 36,553.96 and 17,069.96 is: 23,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,495.96 : 36,553.96 = 17,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,495.96/36,553.96 = 17,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,495.96x = 36,553.96 × 17,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,495.96x = 623,974,635.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,974,635.04/26,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.80

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