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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,989.37, 37,263.68 and 17,452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,989.37, 37,263.68 and 17,452.33 is: 24,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,989.37 : 37,263.68 = 17,452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,989.37/37,263.68 = 17,452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,989.37x = 37,263.68 × 17,452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,989.37x = 650,338,040.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,338,040.37/26,989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,096.08

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