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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,853.17, 37,072.85 and 17,930.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,853.17, 37,072.85 and 17,930.21 is: 24,754.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,853.17 : 37,072.85 = 17,930.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,853.17/37,072.85 = 17,930.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,853.17x = 37,072.85 × 17,930.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,853.17x = 664,723,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,723,710.78/26,853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,754.02

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