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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,854.23, 37,069.18 and 17,898.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,854.23, 37,069.18 and 17,898.47 is: 24,706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,854.23 : 37,069.18 = 17,898.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,854.23/37,069.18 = 17,898.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,854.23x = 37,069.18 × 17,898.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,854.23x = 663,481,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,481,606.15/26,854.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,706.78

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