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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,029.70, 35,911.32 and 17,082.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,029.70, 35,911.32 and 17,082.17 is: 23,567.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,029.70 : 35,911.32 = 17,082.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,029.70/35,911.32 = 17,082.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,029.70x = 35,911.32 × 17,082.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,029.70x = 613,443,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,443,273.16/26,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,567.05

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