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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,024.88, 35,929.80 and 17,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,024.88, 35,929.80 and 17,088 is: 23,591.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,024.88 : 35,929.80 = 17,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,024.88/35,929.80 = 17,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,024.88x = 35,929.80 × 17,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,024.88x = 613,968,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,968,422.40/26,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,591.59

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