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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.24, 35,972.77 and 17,459.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.24, 35,972.77 and 17,459.23 is: 24,102.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.24 : 35,972.77 = 17,459.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.24/35,972.77 = 17,459.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.24x = 35,972.77 × 17,459.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.24x = 628,056,865.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,056,865.17/26,058.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.04

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