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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,086.06, 35,942.43 and 17,687.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,086.06, 35,942.43 and 17,687.98 is: 24,371.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,086.06 : 35,942.43 = 17,687.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,086.06/35,942.43 = 17,687.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,086.06x = 35,942.43 × 17,687.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,086.06x = 635,748,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,748,982.99/26,086.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.22

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