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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.14, 37,209.42 and 17,418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.14, 37,209.42 and 17,418.88 is: 24,036.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.14 : 37,209.42 = 17,418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.14/37,209.42 = 17,418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.14x = 37,209.42 × 17,418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.14x = 648,146,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,146,421.85/26,965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.46

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