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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.13, 35,972.62 and 17,459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.13, 35,972.62 and 17,459.12 is: 24,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.13 : 35,972.62 = 17,459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.13/35,972.62 = 17,459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.13x = 35,972.62 × 17,459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.13x = 628,050,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,050,467.84/26,058.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,101.90

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