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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,034.76, 35,943.38 and 17,097.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,034.76, 35,943.38 and 17,097.88 is: 23,605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,034.76 : 35,943.38 = 17,097.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,034.76/35,943.38 = 17,097.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,034.76x = 35,943.38 × 17,097.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,034.76x = 614,555,598.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,555,598.03/26,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,605.20

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