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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,028.70, 35,909.94 and 17,081.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,028.70, 35,909.94 and 17,081.17 is: 23,565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,028.70 : 35,909.94 = 17,081.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,028.70/35,909.94 = 17,081.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,028.70x = 35,909.94 × 17,081.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,028.70x = 613,383,789.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,383,789.83/26,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,565.67

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