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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.70, 35,878.20 and 17,058.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.70, 35,878.20 and 17,058.18 is: 23,533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.70 : 35,878.20 = 17,058.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.70/35,878.20 = 17,058.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.70x = 35,878.20 × 17,058.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.70x = 612,016,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,016,793.68/26,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.95

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