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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,462.74, 36,511.10 and 17,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,462.74, 36,511.10 and 17,036.76 is: 23,505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,462.74 : 36,511.10 = 17,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,462.74/36,511.10 = 17,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,462.74x = 36,511.10 × 17,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,462.74x = 622,030,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,030,848.04/26,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.91

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