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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.44, 36,008.28 and 17,673.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.44, 36,008.28 and 17,673.36 is: 24,409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.44 : 36,008.28 = 17,673.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.44/36,008.28 = 17,673.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.44x = 36,008.28 × 17,673.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.44x = 636,387,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,387,295.42/26,071.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.37

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