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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,790.45, 36,989.96 and 17,858.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,790.45, 36,989.96 and 17,858.98 is: 24,658.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,790.45 : 36,989.96 = 17,858.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,790.45/36,989.96 = 17,858.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,790.45x = 36,989.96 × 17,858.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,790.45x = 660,602,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,602,955.84/26,790.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.15

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