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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,060.94, 35,976.49 and 17,461.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,060.94, 35,976.49 and 17,461.93 is: 24,105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,060.94 : 35,976.49 = 17,461.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,060.94/35,976.49 = 17,461.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,060.94x = 35,976.49 × 17,461.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,060.94x = 628,218,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,218,950.03/26,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,105.77

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