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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.33, 35,944.79 and 17,672.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.33, 35,944.79 and 17,672.25 is: 24,365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.33 : 35,944.79 = 17,672.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.33/35,944.79 = 17,672.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.33x = 35,944.79 × 17,672.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.33x = 635,225,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,225,226.72/26,070.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.83

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