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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,861.96, 37,057.58 and 17,900.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,861.96, 37,057.58 and 17,900.73 is: 24,695.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,861.96 : 37,057.58 = 17,900.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,861.96/37,057.58 = 17,900.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,861.96x = 37,057.58 × 17,900.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,861.96x = 663,357,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,357,644.53/26,861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,695.06

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