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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.14, 37,212.18 and 17,420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.14, 37,212.18 and 17,420.88 is: 24,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.14 : 37,212.18 = 17,420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.14/37,212.18 = 17,420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.14x = 37,212.18 × 17,420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.14x = 648,268,922.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,268,922.32/26,967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.22

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