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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.90, 35,966.77 and 17,454.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.90, 35,966.77 and 17,454.89 is: 24,096.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.90 : 35,966.77 = 17,454.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.90/35,966.77 = 17,454.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.90x = 35,966.77 × 17,454.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.90x = 627,795,877.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,795,877.81/26,053.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,096.05

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