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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,966.80, 37,231.50 and 17,410.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,966.80, 37,231.50 and 17,410.98 is: 24,038.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,966.80 : 37,231.50 = 17,410.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,966.80/37,231.50 = 17,410.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,966.80x = 37,231.50 × 17,410.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,966.80x = 648,236,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,236,901.87/26,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.33

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