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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.76, 35,993.54 and 17,662.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.76, 35,993.54 and 17,662.68 is: 24,394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.76 : 35,993.54 = 17,662.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.76/35,993.54 = 17,662.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.76x = 35,993.54 × 17,662.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.76x = 635,742,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,742,379.09/26,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.62

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