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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,074.94, 36,013.12 and 17,676.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,074.94, 36,013.12 and 17,676.86 is: 24,414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,074.94 : 36,013.12 = 17,676.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,074.94/36,013.12 = 17,676.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,074.94x = 36,013.12 × 17,676.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,074.94x = 636,598,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,598,880.40/26,074.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,414.20

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