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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.56, 35,959.68 and 17,700.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.56, 35,959.68 and 17,700.48 is: 24,388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.56 : 35,959.68 = 17,700.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.56/35,959.68 = 17,700.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.56x = 35,959.68 × 17,700.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.56x = 636,503,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,503,596.65/26,098.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.46

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