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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,873.30, 37,095.48 and 17,917.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,873.30, 37,095.48 and 17,917.53 is: 24,733.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,873.30 : 37,095.48 = 17,917.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,873.30/37,095.48 = 17,917.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,873.30x = 37,095.48 × 17,917.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,873.30x = 664,659,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,659,375.76/26,873.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.08

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