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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,076.94, 36,015.88 and 17,678.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,076.94, 36,015.88 and 17,678.86 is: 24,416.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,076.94 : 36,015.88 = 17,678.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,076.94/36,015.88 = 17,678.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,076.94x = 36,015.88 × 17,678.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,076.94x = 636,719,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,719,700.30/26,076.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.96

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