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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,035.76, 35,944.76 and 17,098.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,035.76, 35,944.76 and 17,098.88 is: 23,606.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,035.76 : 35,944.76 = 17,098.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,035.76/35,944.76 = 17,098.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,035.76x = 35,944.76 × 17,098.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,035.76x = 614,615,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,615,137.87/26,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.58

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