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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,852.23, 37,066.42 and 17,896.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,852.23, 37,066.42 and 17,896.47 is: 24,704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,852.23 : 37,066.42 = 17,896.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,852.23/37,066.42 = 17,896.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,852.23x = 37,066.42 × 17,896.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,852.23x = 663,358,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,358,073.54/26,852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.02

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