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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,066.95, 35,962.68 and 17,119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,066.95, 35,962.68 and 17,119.42 is: 23,618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,066.95 : 35,962.68 = 17,119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,066.95/35,962.68 = 17,119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,066.95x = 35,962.68 × 17,119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,066.95x = 615,660,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,660,223.25/26,066.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,618.42

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