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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,059.83, 35,930.30 and 17,661.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,059.83, 35,930.30 and 17,661.75 is: 24,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,059.83 : 35,930.30 = 17,661.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,059.83/35,930.30 = 17,661.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,059.83x = 35,930.30 × 17,661.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,059.83x = 634,591,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,591,887.72/26,059.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,351.34

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