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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.51, 35,994.73 and 17,605.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.51, 35,994.73 and 17,605.36 is: 24,291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.51 : 35,994.73 = 17,605.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.51/35,994.73 = 17,605.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.51x = 35,994.73 × 17,605.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.51x = 633,700,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,700,179.75/26,087.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,291.32

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