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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,069.78, 35,957.19 and 17,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,069.78, 35,957.19 and 17,114.02 is: 23,604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,069.78 : 35,957.19 = 17,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,069.78/35,957.19 = 17,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,069.78x = 35,957.19 × 17,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,069.78x = 615,371,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,371,994.96/26,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.80

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