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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.38, 35,895.96 and 17,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.38, 35,895.96 and 17,084.64 is: 23,560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.38 : 35,895.96 = 17,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.38/35,895.96 = 17,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.38x = 35,895.96 × 17,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.38x = 613,269,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,269,554.05/26,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.67

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