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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,027.70, 35,908.56 and 17,080.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,027.70, 35,908.56 and 17,080.17 is: 23,564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,027.70 : 35,908.56 = 17,080.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,027.70/35,908.56 = 17,080.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,027.70x = 35,908.56 × 17,080.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,027.70x = 613,324,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,324,309.26/26,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,564.29

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