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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.84, 37,210.80 and 17,901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.84, 37,210.80 and 17,901.52 is: 24,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.84 : 37,210.80 = 17,901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.84/37,210.80 = 17,901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.84x = 37,210.80 × 17,901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.84x = 666,129,880.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,129,880.42/26,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.74

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