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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.12, 35,951.20 and 17,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.12, 35,951.20 and 17,440.08 is: 24,051.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.12 : 35,951.20 = 17,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.12/35,951.20 = 17,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.12x = 35,951.20 × 17,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.12x = 626,991,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,991,804.10/26,069.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.13

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