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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,907.68, 37,111.56 and 17,479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,907.68, 37,111.56 and 17,479.28 is: 24,107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,907.68 : 37,111.56 = 17,479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,907.68/37,111.56 = 17,479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,907.68x = 37,111.56 × 17,479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,907.68x = 648,683,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,683,348.48/26,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.74

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