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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,071.75, 36,008.72 and 17,673.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,071.75, 36,008.72 and 17,673.67 is: 24,409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,071.75 : 36,008.72 = 17,673.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,071.75/36,008.72 = 17,673.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,071.75x = 36,008.72 × 17,673.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,071.75x = 636,406,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,406,234.40/26,071.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.80

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