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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,075.94, 36,014.50 and 17,677.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,075.94, 36,014.50 and 17,677.86 is: 24,415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,075.94 : 36,014.50 = 17,677.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,075.94/36,014.50 = 17,677.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,075.94x = 36,014.50 × 17,677.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,075.94x = 636,659,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,659,288.97/26,075.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,415.58

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