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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,016.88, 35,918.76 and 17,080.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,016.88, 35,918.76 and 17,080.02 is: 23,580.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,016.88 : 35,918.76 = 17,080.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,016.88/35,918.76 = 17,080.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,016.88x = 35,918.76 × 17,080.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,016.88x = 613,493,139.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,493,139.18/26,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,580.58

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