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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,107.76, 36,044.17 and 17,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,107.76, 36,044.17 and 17,170.68 is: 23,705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,107.76 : 36,044.17 = 17,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,107.76/36,044.17 = 17,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,107.76x = 36,044.17 × 17,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,107.76x = 618,903,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,903,001.17/26,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,705.71

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