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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962.22, 37,214.48 and 17,412.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,962.22, 37,214.48 and 17,412.75 is: 24,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,962.22 : 37,214.48 = 17,412.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,962.22/37,214.48 = 17,412.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,962.22x = 37,214.48 × 17,412.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,962.22x = 648,006,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,006,349.56/26,962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.87

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