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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,855.23, 37,070.56 and 17,899.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,855.23, 37,070.56 and 17,899.47 is: 24,708.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,855.23 : 37,070.56 = 17,899.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,855.23/37,070.56 = 17,899.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,855.23x = 37,070.56 × 17,899.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,855.23x = 663,543,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,543,376.60/26,855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.16

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