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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,849.84, 37,063.08 and 17,894.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,849.84, 37,063.08 and 17,894.07 is: 24,700.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,849.84 : 37,063.08 = 17,894.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,849.84/37,063.08 = 17,894.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,849.84x = 37,063.08 × 17,894.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,849.84x = 663,209,347.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,209,347.94/26,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.69

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