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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,923.91, 37,161.18 and 17,476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,923.91, 37,161.18 and 17,476.07 is: 24,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,923.91 : 37,161.18 = 17,476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,923.91/37,161.18 = 17,476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,923.91x = 37,161.18 × 17,476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,923.91x = 649,431,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,431,197.16/26,923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,120.99

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