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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.93, 35,976.74 and 17,129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.93, 35,976.74 and 17,129.25 is: 23,632.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.93 : 35,976.74 = 17,129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.93/35,976.74 = 17,129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.93x = 35,976.74 × 17,129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.93x = 616,254,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,254,488.00/26,076.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,632.17

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