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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,942.88, 37,187.20 and 17,495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,942.88, 37,187.20 and 17,495.04 is: 24,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,942.88 : 37,187.20 = 17,495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,942.88/37,187.20 = 17,495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,942.88x = 37,187.20 × 17,495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,942.88x = 650,591,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,591,551.49/26,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,147.07

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