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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,088.81, 35,946.23 and 17,690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,088.81, 35,946.23 and 17,690.73 is: 24,375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,088.81 : 35,946.23 = 17,690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,088.81/35,946.23 = 17,690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,088.81x = 35,946.23 × 17,690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,088.81x = 635,914,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,914,960.99/26,088.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,375.01

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