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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.24, 35,904.60 and 17,967.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.24, 35,904.60 and 17,967.96 is: 24,783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.24 : 35,904.60 = 17,967.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.24/35,904.60 = 17,967.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.24x = 35,904.60 × 17,967.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.24x = 645,132,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,132,416.62/26,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,783.01

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