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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,073.68, 35,972.24 and 17,126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,073.68, 35,972.24 and 17,126.04 is: 23,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,073.68 : 35,972.24 = 17,126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,073.68/35,972.24 = 17,126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,073.68x = 35,972.24 × 17,126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,073.68x = 616,062,021.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,062,021.13/26,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,627.74

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