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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,047.22, 35,907.48 and 17,079.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,047.22, 35,907.48 and 17,079.17 is: 23,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,047.22 : 35,907.48 = 17,079.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,047.22/35,907.48 = 17,079.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,047.22x = 35,907.48 × 17,079.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,047.22x = 613,269,775.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,269,775.65/26,047.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,544.54

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