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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,672.76, 36,805.89 and 17,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,672.76, 36,805.89 and 17,095.74 is: 23,590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,672.76 : 36,805.89 = 17,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,672.76/36,805.89 = 17,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,672.76x = 36,805.89 × 17,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,672.76x = 629,223,925.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,223,925.91/26,672.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.51

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