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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,994.28, 37,235.77 and 17,419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,994.28, 37,235.77 and 17,419.18 is: 24,027.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,994.28 : 37,235.77 = 17,419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,994.28/37,235.77 = 17,419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,994.28x = 37,235.77 × 17,419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,994.28x = 648,616,580.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,616,580.07/26,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,027.93

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