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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.68, 35,966.73 and 17,122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.68, 35,966.73 and 17,122.03 is: 23,622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.68 : 35,966.73 = 17,122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.68/35,966.73 = 17,122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.68x = 35,966.73 × 17,122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.68x = 615,823,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,823,430.06/26,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,622.21

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