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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,848.67, 37,066.61 and 17,925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,848.67, 37,066.61 and 17,925.71 is: 24,747.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,848.67 : 37,066.61 = 17,925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,848.67/37,066.61 = 17,925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,848.67x = 37,066.61 × 17,925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,848.67x = 664,445,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,445,161.02/26,848.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,747.79

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