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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,001.70, 35,872.72 and 17,054.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,001.70, 35,872.72 and 17,054.17 is: 23,528.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,001.70 : 35,872.72 = 17,054.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,001.70/35,872.72 = 17,054.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,001.70x = 35,872.72 × 17,054.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,001.70x = 611,779,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,779,465.24/26,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,528.44

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