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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,083.80, 35,988.06 and 17,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,083.80, 35,988.06 and 17,011.80 is: 23,471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,083.80 : 35,988.06 = 17,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,083.80/35,988.06 = 17,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,083.80x = 35,988.06 × 17,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,083.80x = 612,221,679.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,221,679.11/26,083.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,471.34

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