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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.51, 35,918.25 and 17,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.51, 35,918.25 and 17,079.64 is: 23,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.51 : 35,918.25 = 17,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.51/35,918.25 = 17,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.51x = 35,918.25 × 17,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.51x = 613,470,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,470,779.43/26,016.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,580.06

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