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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,985.48, 37,244.82 and 17,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,985.48, 37,244.82 and 17,437.20 is: 24,066.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,985.48 : 37,244.82 = 17,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,985.48/37,244.82 = 17,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,985.48x = 37,244.82 × 17,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,985.48x = 649,445,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,445,375.30/26,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.47

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