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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,576.98, 36,664.84 and 17,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,576.98, 36,664.84 and 17,014.52 is: 23,472.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,576.98 : 36,664.84 = 17,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,576.98/36,664.84 = 17,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,576.98x = 36,664.84 × 17,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,576.98x = 623,834,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,834,653.48/26,576.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,472.74

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