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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,959.71, 37,211.02 and 17,410.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,959.71, 37,211.02 and 17,410.25 is: 24,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,959.71 : 37,211.02 = 17,410.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,959.71/37,211.02 = 17,410.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,959.71x = 37,211.02 × 17,410.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,959.71x = 647,853,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,853,160.96/26,959.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.42

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