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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070, 36,006.30 and 17,671.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070, 36,006.30 and 17,671.92 is: 24,407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070 : 36,006.30 = 17,671.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070/36,006.30 = 17,671.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070x = 36,006.30 × 17,671.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070x = 636,300,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,300,453.10/26,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,407.38

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