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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,863.21, 37,059.30 and 17,901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,863.21, 37,059.30 and 17,901.98 is: 24,696.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,863.21 : 37,059.30 = 17,901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,863.21/37,059.30 = 17,901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,863.21x = 37,059.30 × 17,901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,863.21x = 663,434,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,434,847.41/26,863.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,696.79

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