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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,055.24, 35,968.63 and 17,456.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,055.24, 35,968.63 and 17,456.23 is: 24,097.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,055.24 : 35,968.63 = 17,456.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,055.24/35,968.63 = 17,456.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,055.24x = 35,968.63 × 17,456.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,055.24x = 627,876,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,876,678.06/26,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.90

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