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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.95, 35,941.98 and 17,104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.95, 35,941.98 and 17,104.42 is: 23,597.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.95 : 35,941.98 = 17,104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.95/35,941.98 = 17,104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.95x = 35,941.98 × 17,104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.95x = 614,766,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,766,721.55/26,051.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,597.72

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