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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,015.95, 35,892.34 and 17,068.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,015.95, 35,892.34 and 17,068.42 is: 23,548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,015.95 : 35,892.34 = 17,068.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,015.95/35,892.34 = 17,068.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,015.95x = 35,892.34 × 17,068.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,015.95x = 612,625,533.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,625,533.90/26,015.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,548.07

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