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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.19, 35,934.89 and 17,541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.19, 35,934.89 and 17,541.95 is: 24,219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.19 : 35,934.89 = 17,541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.19/35,934.89 = 17,541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.19x = 35,934.89 × 17,541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.19x = 630,367,776.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,367,776.25/26,027.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.59

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