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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.64, 35,917.04 and 17,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.64, 35,917.04 and 17,083.20 is: 23,560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.64 : 35,917.04 = 17,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.64/35,917.04 = 17,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.64x = 35,917.04 × 17,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.64x = 613,577,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,577,977.73/26,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.51

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