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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,044.17, 35,917.33 and 17,088.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,044.17, 35,917.33 and 17,088.27 is: 23,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,044.17 : 35,917.33 = 17,088.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,044.17/35,917.33 = 17,088.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,044.17x = 35,917.33 × 17,088.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,044.17x = 613,764,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,764,990.00/26,044.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,566.31

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