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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,003.70, 35,875.44 and 17,056.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,003.70, 35,875.44 and 17,056.17 is: 23,531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,003.70 : 35,875.44 = 17,056.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,003.70/35,875.44 = 17,056.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,003.70x = 35,875.44 × 17,056.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,003.70x = 611,897,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,897,603.46/26,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,531.17

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