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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,004.87, 35,904.31 and 17,067.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,004.87, 35,904.31 and 17,067.56 is: 23,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,004.87 : 35,904.31 = 17,067.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,004.87/35,904.31 = 17,067.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,004.87x = 35,904.31 × 17,067.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,004.87x = 612,799,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,799,040.96/26,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,564.78

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