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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,964.29, 37,228.06 and 17,408.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,964.29, 37,228.06 and 17,408.47 is: 24,034.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,964.29 : 37,228.06 = 17,408.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,964.29/37,228.06 = 17,408.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,964.29x = 37,228.06 × 17,408.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,964.29x = 648,083,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,083,466.24/26,964.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.88

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