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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,996.16, 37,242 and 17,561.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,996.16, 37,242 and 17,561.28 is: 24,226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,996.16 : 37,242 = 17,561.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,996.16/37,242 = 17,561.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,996.16x = 37,242 × 17,561.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,996.16x = 654,017,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,017,189.76/26,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.30

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