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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.63, 35,918.42 and 17,079.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.63, 35,918.42 and 17,079.77 is: 23,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.63 : 35,918.42 = 17,079.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.63/35,918.42 = 17,079.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.63x = 35,918.42 × 17,079.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.63x = 613,478,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,478,352.36/26,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,580.24

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