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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,058.25, 35,990.09 and 17,660.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,058.25, 35,990.09 and 17,660.17 is: 24,391.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,058.25 : 35,990.09 = 17,660.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,058.25/35,990.09 = 17,660.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,058.25x = 35,990.09 × 17,660.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,058.25x = 635,591,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,591,107.72/26,058.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.17

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