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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,088.19, 35,995.64 and 17,606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,088.19, 35,995.64 and 17,606.06 is: 24,292.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,088.19 : 35,995.64 = 17,606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,088.19/35,995.64 = 17,606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,088.19x = 35,995.64 × 17,606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,088.19x = 633,741,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,741,363.59/26,088.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.27

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