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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,967.80, 37,232.88 and 17,411.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,967.80, 37,232.88 and 17,411.98 is: 24,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,967.80 : 37,232.88 = 17,411.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,967.80/37,232.88 = 17,411.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,967.80x = 37,232.88 × 17,411.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,967.80x = 648,298,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,298,161.90/26,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.71

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