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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,009.95, 35,884.02 and 17,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,009.95, 35,884.02 and 17,062.42 is: 23,539.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,009.95 : 35,884.02 = 17,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,009.95/35,884.02 = 17,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,009.95x = 35,884.02 × 17,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,009.95x = 612,268,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,268,220.53/26,009.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,539.77

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