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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,862.22, 37,053.41 and 17,314.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,862.22, 37,053.41 and 17,314.75 is: 23,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,862.22 : 37,053.41 = 17,314.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,862.22/37,053.41 = 17,314.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,862.22x = 37,053.41 × 17,314.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,862.22x = 641,570,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,570,530.80/26,862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.75

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