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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,859.46, 37,054.12 and 17,898.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,859.46, 37,054.12 and 17,898.23 is: 24,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,859.46 : 37,054.12 = 17,898.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,859.46/37,054.12 = 17,898.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,859.46x = 37,054.12 × 17,898.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,859.46x = 663,203,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,203,162.21/26,859.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.60

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