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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,907.22, 37,114.68 and 17,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,907.22, 37,114.68 and 17,359.30 is: 23,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,907.22 : 37,114.68 = 17,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,907.22/37,114.68 = 17,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,907.22x = 37,114.68 × 17,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,907.22x = 644,284,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,284,864.52/26,907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,944.68

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