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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,524.59, 36,594.74 and 16,970.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,524.59, 36,594.74 and 16,970.06 is: 23,412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,524.59 : 36,594.74 = 16,970.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,524.59/36,594.74 = 16,970.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,524.59x = 36,594.74 × 16,970.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,524.59x = 621,014,766.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,014,766.09/26,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,412.79

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