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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,050.80, 35,965.44 and 17,113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,050.80, 35,965.44 and 17,113.89 is: 23,627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,050.80 : 35,965.44 = 17,113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,050.80/35,965.44 = 17,113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,050.80x = 35,965.44 × 17,113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,050.80x = 615,508,583.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,508,583.96/26,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,627.24

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