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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,995.16, 37,250.99 and 17,435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,995.16, 37,250.99 and 17,435.47 is: 24,059.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,995.16 : 37,250.99 = 17,435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,995.16/37,250.99 = 17,435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,995.16x = 37,250.99 × 17,435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,995.16x = 649,488,518.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,488,518.62/26,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,059.44

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