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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,014.95, 35,890.97 and 17,067.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,014.95, 35,890.97 and 17,067.42 is: 23,546.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,014.95 : 35,890.97 = 17,067.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,014.95/35,890.97 = 17,067.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,014.95x = 35,890.97 × 17,067.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,014.95x = 612,566,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,566,173.86/26,014.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.70

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