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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,043.30, 35,955.09 and 17,106.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,043.30, 35,955.09 and 17,106.39 is: 23,616.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,043.30 : 35,955.09 = 17,106.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,043.30/35,955.09 = 17,106.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,043.30x = 35,955.09 × 17,106.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,043.30x = 615,061,792.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,061,792.03/26,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,616.89

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