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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,088.60, 35,991.09 and 17,596.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,088.60, 35,991.09 and 17,596.20 is: 24,275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,088.60 : 35,991.09 = 17,596.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,088.60/35,991.09 = 17,596.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,088.60x = 35,991.09 × 17,596.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,088.60x = 633,306,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,306,417.86/26,088.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,275.22

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