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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,072.94, 36,010.36 and 17,674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,072.94, 36,010.36 and 17,674.86 is: 24,411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,072.94 : 36,010.36 = 17,674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,072.94/36,010.36 = 17,674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,072.94x = 36,010.36 × 17,674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,072.94x = 636,477,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,477,983.18/26,072.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.44

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