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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,872.17, 37,093.93 and 17,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,872.17, 37,093.93 and 17,916.40 is: 24,731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,872.17 : 37,093.93 = 17,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,872.17/37,093.93 = 17,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,872.17x = 37,093.93 × 17,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,872.17x = 664,589,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,589,687.45/26,872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.52

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