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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.18, 35,966.04 and 17,121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.18, 35,966.04 and 17,121.53 is: 23,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.18 : 35,966.04 = 17,121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.18/35,966.04 = 17,121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.18x = 35,966.04 × 17,121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.18x = 615,793,632.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,793,632.84/26,069.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,621.52

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