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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,913.68, 37,119.84 and 17,485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,913.68, 37,119.84 and 17,485.28 is: 24,116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,913.68 : 37,119.84 = 17,485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,913.68/37,119.84 = 17,485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,913.68x = 37,119.84 × 17,485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,913.68x = 649,050,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,050,795.96/26,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,116.02

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