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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.25, 37,218.08 and 17,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.25, 37,218.08 and 17,414.60 is: 24,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.25 : 37,218.08 = 17,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.25/37,218.08 = 17,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.25x = 37,218.08 × 17,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.25x = 648,137,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,137,833.41/26,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.35

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