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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.70, 35,880.96 and 17,060.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.70, 35,880.96 and 17,060.18 is: 23,536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.70 : 35,880.96 = 17,060.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.70/35,880.96 = 17,060.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.70x = 35,880.96 × 17,060.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.70x = 612,135,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,135,636.17/26,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,536.71

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