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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.68, 37,228.26 and 17,524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.68, 37,228.26 and 17,524.84 is: 24,188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.68 : 37,228.26 = 17,524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.68/37,228.26 = 17,524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.68x = 37,228.26 × 17,524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.68x = 652,419,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,419,299.98/26,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.15

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