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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.20, 35,979.48 and 17,480.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.20, 35,979.48 and 17,480.88 is: 24,099.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.20 : 35,979.48 = 17,480.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.20/35,979.48 = 17,480.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.20x = 35,979.48 × 17,480.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.20x = 628,952,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,952,972.34/26,098.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,099.48

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