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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,495.94, 36,553.92 and 17,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,495.94, 36,553.92 and 17,070 is: 23,549.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,495.94 : 36,553.92 = 17,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,495.94/36,553.92 = 17,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,495.94x = 36,553.92 × 17,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,495.94x = 623,975,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,975,414.40/26,495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.85

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