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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,965.29, 37,229.44 and 17,409.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,965.29, 37,229.44 and 17,409.47 is: 24,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,965.29 : 37,229.44 = 17,409.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,965.29/37,229.44 = 17,409.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,965.29x = 37,229.44 × 17,409.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,965.29x = 648,144,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,144,818.80/26,965.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.26

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