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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,991.25, 37,263.17 and 17,932.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,991.25, 37,263.17 and 17,932.14 is: 24,756.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,991.25 : 37,263.17 = 17,932.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,991.25/37,263.17 = 17,932.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,991.25x = 37,263.17 × 17,932.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,991.25x = 668,208,381.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,208,381.28/26,991.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,756.48

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