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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.33, 37,119.72 and 17,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.33, 37,119.72 and 17,329.59 is: 23,925.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.33 : 37,119.72 = 17,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.33/37,119.72 = 17,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.33x = 37,119.72 × 17,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.33x = 643,269,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,269,528.51/26,886.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,925.52

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