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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,808.48, 37,008.40 and 17,870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,808.48, 37,008.40 and 17,870.88 is: 24,670.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,808.48 : 37,008.40 = 17,870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,808.48/37,008.40 = 17,870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,808.48x = 37,008.40 × 17,870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,808.48x = 661,372,675.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,372,675.39/26,808.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.28

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