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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,854.67, 37,074.89 and 17,931.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,854.67, 37,074.89 and 17,931.71 is: 24,756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,854.67 : 37,074.89 = 17,931.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,854.67/37,074.89 = 17,931.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,854.67x = 37,074.89 × 17,931.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,854.67x = 664,816,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,816,175.76/26,854.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,756.07

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