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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.69, 36,007.25 and 17,672.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.69, 36,007.25 and 17,672.61 is: 24,408.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.69 : 36,007.25 = 17,672.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.69/36,007.25 = 17,672.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.69x = 36,007.25 × 17,672.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.69x = 636,341,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,341,996.40/26,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.33

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