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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.87, 35,905.69 and 17,068.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.87, 35,905.69 and 17,068.56 is: 23,566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.87 : 35,905.69 = 17,068.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.87/35,905.69 = 17,068.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.87x = 35,905.69 × 17,068.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.87x = 612,858,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,858,424.11/26,005.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.16

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