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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.87, 35,980.07 and 17,594.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.87, 35,980.07 and 17,594.73 is: 24,276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.87 : 35,980.07 = 17,594.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.87/35,980.07 = 17,594.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.87x = 35,980.07 × 17,594.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.87x = 633,059,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,059,529.06/26,076.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,276.67

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