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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.08, 35,901.96 and 17,064.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.08, 35,901.96 and 17,064.56 is: 23,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.08 : 35,901.96 = 17,064.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.08/35,901.96 = 17,064.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.08x = 35,901.96 × 17,064.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.08x = 612,651,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,651,150.54/26,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,559.81

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