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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,057.24, 35,971.39 and 17,458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,057.24, 35,971.39 and 17,458.23 is: 24,100.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,057.24 : 35,971.39 = 17,458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,057.24/35,971.39 = 17,458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,057.24x = 35,971.39 × 17,458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,057.24x = 627,996,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,996,800.04/26,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.66

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