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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,977.92, 37,247.40 and 17,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,977.92, 37,247.40 and 17,422.08 is: 24,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,977.92 : 37,247.40 = 17,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,977.92/37,247.40 = 17,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,977.92x = 37,247.40 × 17,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,977.92x = 648,927,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,927,182.59/26,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,054.01

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