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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,990.28, 37,230.26 and 17,415.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,990.28, 37,230.26 and 17,415.18 is: 24,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,990.28 : 37,230.26 = 17,415.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,990.28/37,230.26 = 17,415.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,990.28x = 37,230.26 × 17,415.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,990.28x = 648,371,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,371,592.27/26,990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.41

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