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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,087.85, 35,990.06 and 17,595.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,087.85, 35,990.06 and 17,595.45 is: 24,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,087.85 : 35,990.06 = 17,595.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,087.85/35,990.06 = 17,595.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,087.85x = 35,990.06 × 17,595.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,087.85x = 633,261,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,261,213.25/26,087.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.18

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