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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,886.68, 37,120.24 and 17,329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,886.68, 37,120.24 and 17,329.94 is: 23,926.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,886.68 : 37,120.24 = 17,329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,886.68/37,120.24 = 17,329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,886.68x = 37,120.24 × 17,329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,886.68x = 643,291,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,291,531.99/26,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,926.03

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