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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.67, 37,067.99 and 17,926.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.67, 37,067.99 and 17,926.71 is: 24,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.67 : 37,067.99 = 17,926.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.67/37,067.99 = 17,926.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.67x = 37,067.99 × 17,926.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.67x = 664,507,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,507,107.01/26,849.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.17

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