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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,871.67, 37,093.24 and 17,915.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,871.67, 37,093.24 and 17,915.91 is: 24,730.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,871.67 : 37,093.24 = 17,915.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,871.67/37,093.24 = 17,915.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,871.67x = 37,093.24 × 17,915.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,871.67x = 664,558,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,558,874.40/26,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.84

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