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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,827.38, 37,018.86 and 17,395.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,827.38, 37,018.86 and 17,395.98 is: 24,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,827.38 : 37,018.86 = 17,395.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,827.38/37,018.86 = 17,395.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,827.38x = 37,018.86 × 17,395.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,827.38x = 643,979,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,979,348.18/26,827.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.56

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