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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.44, 35,975.80 and 17,461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.44, 35,975.80 and 17,461.43 is: 24,105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.44 : 35,975.80 = 17,461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.44/35,975.80 = 17,461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.44x = 35,975.80 × 17,461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.44x = 628,188,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,188,913.39/26,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,105.08

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