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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,079.85, 35,995.29 and 17,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,079.85, 35,995.29 and 17,127.12 is: 23,638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,079.85 : 35,995.29 = 17,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,079.85/35,995.29 = 17,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,079.85x = 35,995.29 × 17,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,079.85x = 616,495,651.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,495,651.26/26,079.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.78

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