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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,041.55, 35,913.71 and 17,085.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,041.55, 35,913.71 and 17,085.65 is: 23,562.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,041.55 : 35,913.71 = 17,085.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,041.55/35,913.71 = 17,085.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,041.55x = 35,913.71 × 17,085.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,041.55x = 613,608,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,608,942.41/26,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,562.69

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