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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,013.98, 35,889.54 and 17,066.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,013.98, 35,889.54 and 17,066.42 is: 23,545.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,013.98 : 35,889.54 = 17,066.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,013.98/35,889.54 = 17,066.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,013.98x = 35,889.54 × 17,066.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,013.98x = 612,505,963.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,505,963.25/26,013.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.26

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