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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.38, 35,889.06 and 17,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.38, 35,889.06 and 17,079.64 is: 23,553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.38 : 35,889.06 = 17,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.38/35,889.06 = 17,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.38x = 35,889.06 × 17,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.38x = 612,972,224.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,972,224.74/26,024.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.77

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