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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,026.88, 35,892.51 and 17,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,026.88, 35,892.51 and 17,082.14 is: 23,557.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,026.88 : 35,892.51 = 17,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,026.88/35,892.51 = 17,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,026.88x = 35,892.51 × 17,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,026.88x = 613,120,880.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,120,880.77/26,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.22

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