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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,020.95, 35,899.31 and 17,073.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,020.95, 35,899.31 and 17,073.42 is: 23,555.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,020.95 : 35,899.31 = 17,073.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,020.95/35,899.31 = 17,073.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,020.95x = 35,899.31 × 17,073.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,020.95x = 612,923,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,923,911.97/26,020.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,555.02

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