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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.95, 35,940.60 and 17,103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.95, 35,940.60 and 17,103.42 is: 23,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.95 : 35,940.60 = 17,103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.95/35,940.60 = 17,103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.95x = 35,940.60 × 17,103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.95x = 614,707,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,707,176.85/26,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,596.34

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