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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,958.71, 37,209.64 and 17,409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,958.71, 37,209.64 and 17,409.25 is: 24,029.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,958.71 : 37,209.64 = 17,409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,958.71/37,209.64 = 17,409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,958.71x = 37,209.64 × 17,409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,958.71x = 647,791,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,791,925.17/26,958.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.04

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