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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,961.08, 37,183.02 and 17,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,961.08, 37,183.02 and 17,526.20 is: 24,171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,961.08 : 37,183.02 = 17,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,961.08/37,183.02 = 17,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,961.08x = 37,183.02 × 17,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,961.08x = 651,677,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,677,045.12/26,961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.03

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