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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,031.20, 35,913.39 and 17,083.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,031.20, 35,913.39 and 17,083.67 is: 23,569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,031.20 : 35,913.39 = 17,083.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,031.20/35,913.39 = 17,083.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,031.20x = 35,913.39 × 17,083.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,031.20x = 613,532,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,532,503.34/26,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,569.12

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