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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.46, 37,092.05 and 17,672.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.46, 37,092.05 and 17,672.66 is: 24,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.46 : 37,092.05 = 17,672.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.46/37,092.05 = 17,672.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.46x = 37,092.05 × 17,672.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.46x = 655,514,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,514,914.53/26,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,414.45

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