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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,960.08, 37,181.64 and 17,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,960.08, 37,181.64 and 17,525.20 is: 24,169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,960.08 : 37,181.64 = 17,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,960.08/37,181.64 = 17,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,960.08x = 37,181.64 × 17,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,960.08x = 651,615,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,615,677.33/26,960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,169.65

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