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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,924.22, 37,157.18 and 17,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,924.22, 37,157.18 and 17,966.02 is: 24,794.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,924.22 : 37,157.18 = 17,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,924.22/37,157.18 = 17,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,924.22x = 37,157.18 × 17,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,924.22x = 667,566,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,566,639.02/26,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,794.28

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