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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.75, 36,007.34 and 17,672.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.75, 36,007.34 and 17,672.67 is: 24,408.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.75 : 36,007.34 = 17,672.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.75/36,007.34 = 17,672.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.75x = 36,007.34 × 17,672.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.75x = 636,345,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,345,749.03/26,070.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.42

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