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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.38, 35,948.70 and 17,105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.38, 35,948.70 and 17,105.64 is: 23,597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.38 : 35,948.70 = 17,105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.38/35,948.70 = 17,105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.38x = 35,948.70 × 17,105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.38x = 614,925,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,925,520.67/26,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,597.09

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