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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,972.82, 37,239.78 and 17,416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,972.82, 37,239.78 and 17,416.98 is: 24,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,972.82 : 37,239.78 = 17,416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,972.82/37,239.78 = 17,416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,972.82x = 37,239.78 × 17,416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,972.82x = 648,604,503.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,604,503.46/26,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,046.60

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