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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,096.74, 35,978.25 and 17,698.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,096.74, 35,978.25 and 17,698.66 is: 24,400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,096.74 : 35,978.25 = 17,698.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,096.74/35,978.25 = 17,698.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,096.74x = 35,978.25 × 17,698.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,096.74x = 636,766,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,766,814.15/26,096.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,400.24

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