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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,053.99, 35,966.90 and 17,454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,053.99, 35,966.90 and 17,454.98 is: 24,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,053.99 : 35,966.90 = 17,454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,053.99/35,966.90 = 17,454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,053.99x = 35,966.90 × 17,454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,053.99x = 627,801,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,801,430.24/26,053.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,096.17

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