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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,042.72, 35,901.27 and 17,074.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,042.72, 35,901.27 and 17,074.67 is: 23,538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,042.72 : 35,901.27 = 17,074.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,042.72/35,901.27 = 17,074.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,042.72x = 35,901.27 × 17,074.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,042.72x = 613,002,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,002,158.32/26,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,538.34

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