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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.70, 35,907.18 and 17,079.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.70, 35,907.18 and 17,079.18 is: 23,562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.70 : 35,907.18 = 17,079.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.70/35,907.18 = 17,079.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.70x = 35,907.18 × 17,079.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.70x = 613,265,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,265,190.51/26,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,562.93

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