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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,975.68, 37,232.40 and 17,527.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,975.68, 37,232.40 and 17,527.84 is: 24,192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,975.68 : 37,232.40 = 17,527.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,975.68/37,232.40 = 17,527.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,975.68x = 37,232.40 × 17,527.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,975.68x = 652,603,550.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,603,550.02/26,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,192.29

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