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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.19, 36,014.85 and 17,678.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.19, 36,014.85 and 17,678.11 is: 24,415.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.19 : 36,014.85 = 17,678.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.19/36,014.85 = 17,678.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.19x = 36,014.85 × 17,678.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.19x = 636,674,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,674,391.54/26,076.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,415.93

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