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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,980.67, 37,216.50 and 17,416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,980.67, 37,216.50 and 17,416.88 is: 24,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,980.67 : 37,216.50 = 17,416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,980.67/37,216.50 = 17,416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,980.67x = 37,216.50 × 17,416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,980.67x = 648,195,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,195,128.44/26,980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.42

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