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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,997.92, 37,265.04 and 17,067.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,997.92, 37,265.04 and 17,067.68 is: 23,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,997.92 : 37,265.04 = 17,067.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,997.92/37,265.04 = 17,067.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,997.92x = 37,265.04 × 17,067.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,997.92x = 636,027,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,027,777.91/26,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,558.40

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