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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,073.44, 35,967.96 and 17,119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,073.44, 35,967.96 and 17,119.64 is: 23,616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,073.44 : 35,967.96 = 17,119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,073.44/35,967.96 = 17,119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,073.44x = 35,967.96 × 17,119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,073.44x = 615,758,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,758,526.73/26,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,616.31

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