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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,070.94, 36,007.60 and 17,672.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,070.94, 36,007.60 and 17,672.86 is: 24,408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,070.94 : 36,007.60 = 17,672.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,070.94/36,007.60 = 17,672.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,070.94x = 36,007.60 × 17,672.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,070.94x = 636,357,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,357,185.37/26,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.68

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