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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,829.38, 37,021.62 and 17,397.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,829.38, 37,021.62 and 17,397.98 is: 24,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,829.38 : 37,021.62 = 17,397.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,829.38/37,021.62 = 17,397.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,829.38x = 37,021.62 × 17,397.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,829.38x = 644,101,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,101,404.33/26,829.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.32

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