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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,072.44, 36,009.66 and 17,674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,072.44, 36,009.66 and 17,674.36 is: 24,410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072.44 : 36,009.66 = 17,674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072.44/36,009.66 = 17,674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072.44x = 36,009.66 × 17,674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072.44x = 636,447,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,447,694.32/26,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,410.75

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