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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.60, 35,984.19 and 17,591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.60, 35,984.19 and 17,591.20 is: 24,268.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.60 : 35,984.19 = 17,591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.60/35,984.19 = 17,591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.60x = 35,984.19 × 17,591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.60x = 633,005,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,005,083.13/26,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,268.32

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