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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,891.95, 37,072.43 and 17,936.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,891.95, 37,072.43 and 17,936.19 is: 24,726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,891.95 : 37,072.43 = 17,936.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,891.95/37,072.43 = 17,936.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,891.95x = 37,072.43 × 17,936.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,891.95x = 664,937,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,937,873.20/26,891.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.28

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