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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,106.24, 35,991.36 and 17,708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,106.24, 35,991.36 and 17,708.16 is: 24,413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,106.24 : 35,991.36 = 17,708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,106.24/35,991.36 = 17,708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,106.24x = 35,991.36 × 17,708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,106.24x = 637,340,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,340,761.50/26,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,413.35

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